Amritsar: In what has added to the sense of patriotism at the Indo-Pak border at Attari near Amritsar, a 120-foot-long and 80-foot-wide tricolour was hoisted on a 360-foot flag post – India's tallest- meters away from the zero line.
The flag is high enough to be visible from as far as the famous Anarkali Bazaar in the heart of Pakistan's Lahore city.
The flag, which weighs over 100 kg is made of parachute material so as to ensure that it can withstand winds at that height.
The 360 feet pole weighs 55 tonnes and is taller than Delhi's famous landmark Qutub Minar.
The entire project cost was around Rs 4 crore and was completed by the Amritsar Improvement Trust.
However, the day-to-day maintenance of the flag will be carried out under the command of the Border Security Force.
The huge tricolour has become an instant attraction among the thousands who converge at Attari every evening to witness the beating retreat ceremony at dusk.
What adds to the beauty of the imposing structure are the LED flood lights that have been installed around the flag post to ensure that it remains visible from miles away from the night even at night.
5th March '17#Nationalflag on highest flagpost at Atari -Wagha border #Amritsar inaugurated today, adding more attraction for visitors pic.twitter.com/NEUjRMX4OU
— BSF (@BSF_India) March 5, 2017
Pakistan objects
Meanwhile, Pakistan has objected to the installation of the flag near the border. The neighbouring country fears that the flag post will be used to spy across the border.
However, India has rejected all such suggestions while also adding that the flag stands on Indian soil and no law – or international obligation – can prevent any country to raise its flag on its land.
