GUWAHATI: Days after the flag at the Gandhi Mandap atop Sarania hill - the third tallest tricolour in the country - was found shredded, a city resident has lodged an FIR against the state government for failing to replace the damaged flag.Kailash Sarma, whose parents took part in the Indian freedom struggle, has lodged the FIR at Latasil police station, complaining that the national flag has been disrespected and insulted. "Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal took credit for hoisting the flag which is visible from all parts of the city. But it's very displeasing to see the tricolour in a shredded condition. It seems the government was so keen to take credit for installing one of the tallest national flags that it compromised on quality. This is a shameful incident!," Sarma said.Sarma, who is an engineer by profession, further questioned the expenditure on the project, hinting at the possibility of a scam. "The government spent around Rs 2.91 crore of public money on the project. This was, in fact, one of the very first achievements under the smart city project. But what conclusion can we draw now that the flag has been damaged so soon? Those who are responsible should be booked," he added.

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