Flag hoisted was found inverted

However, correction was made after gathering noticed it

August 16, 2018 01:25 am | Updated 01:25 am IST - YADGIR

The National Flag was hoisted inverted in Yadgir on Wednesday.

The National Flag was hoisted inverted in Yadgir on Wednesday.

The National Flag that was hoisted in Yadgir on Wednesday was inverted.

Minister for Mines and Geology and Yadgir district in-charge Rajshekhar Patil faced embarrassment during his maiden visit to the district as flag that he hoisted during the 72nd Independence Day celebrations at the District Sports Ground was inverted.

The flag was, however, again hoisted properly after the gathering noticed it and informed the concerned.

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