Home Ministry warns of action against flag-burners

The Home Ministry has issued a statement, Wednesday, warning of stern action against those found involved, directly or indirectly, in burning the national flag.

The Ministry issued the statement in the wake of reports of cadres of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-Goit) burning national flags in some parts of Siraha and Saptari districts.

Demanding a separate Madhes state and denouncing the national flag, the JTMM cadres burnt them in Siraha, Saptari, Dhanusha and Mahottari districts, say reports.

The Ministry has said that it will not tolerate such actions that desecrate the symbol of national unity.

The Ministry has appealed to Nepalis belonging to every region, religion and community to come together to uphold the sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the nation. nepalnews.com sd Oct 24 07