Agency News

India News | Bihar: Pakistan Flag Hoisted in Purnea House on Republic Day, Says Police

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to police, the Pakistan flag was found unfurled at a house adjacent to a mosque.

India News | Bihar: Pakistan Flag Hoisted in Purnea House on Republic Day, Says Police

Purnea (Bihar) [India], January 26 (ANI): A Pakistani flag was allegedly hoisted in the Madhubani Sipahi Tola area in Purnea district on Republic Day, the police said, adding that the incident triggered an uproar among locals.

According to police, the Pakistan flag was found unfurled at a house adjacent to a mosque.

Also Read | Republic Day 2023: PM Narendra Modi Thanks World Leaders for Their Greetings on India's 74th R-Day.

The owner of the house was identifed as Mubarukdeen, the police informed further.

SHO Madhubani Pawan Chowdhary said the matter was raised and discussed with SDO Purnea.

Also Read | Gurugram Shocker: Dalit Man Brutally Thrashed by Four for Rs 3,000 at Ghoshgarh Village, Dies During Treatment.

"We reached the house on receiving information that a Pakistan flag had been raised there. The flag was removed. The matter was taken up with SDO Purnea," the SHO said.

He said all the necessary action were being taken.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)