News Bihar Fact Check: Pakistani flag hoisted in Bihar's Madhubani on R-Day. Here's the truth

Fact Check: Pakistani flag hoisted in Bihar's Madhubani on R-Day. Here's the truth

Bihar: Police personnel arrived at the site where the Pakistani flag was spotted. However, no such incident had taken place.

Reports of Pakistani flag hoisted in Bihar found to be untrue. Image Source : ANIReports of Pakistani flag hoisted in Bihar found to be untrue.

A Pakistani flag was reportedly hoisted in the Madhubani Sipahi Tola area in Purnea on January 26, news agency ANI reported on Thursday. However, the reports were found to be untrue. While news agency ANI tweeted the purported photos of the Pakistani flag, officers of the local administration denied any such happening.

Here's what ANI tweeted

"We reached the suspect's house after getting the information. The flag has been removed. The matter has been discussed with SDO Purnea. Approrioate action will be taken," said Pawan Chowdhary, SHO Madhubani.

Republic Day was celebrated peacefully across Bihar and no untoward incident was reported on Thursday.