Serbian flag confiscated over anonymous complaint: 'This is comedy'

In a bizarre turn of events, Radovan Radovanović of Sagonjevo village near Kuršumlija, Serbia, reports that police confiscated his Serbian flag based on an anonymous tip alleging it was damaged. Radovanović, a retired police officer himself, described the situation as "comedy and absurdity," claiming he is the first Serb to have his national flag taken away.

According to Radovanović, two officers arrived with a warrant, apologizing for their duty but compelled to follow orders. He believes the anonymous complaint originated from a neighbor with whom he has political differences. This neighbor, he alleges, is part of a campaign to intimidate him, especially with elections approaching.

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Komendija i apsurd, tako ono što mu se dešava opisuje Radovan Radovanović iz sela Sagonjevo kod Kuršumlije.

Radovanović views the confiscation as politically motivated, suggesting it's a directive from a political party. He stated that he is not subservient to any party and remains independent. He is now awaiting a court summons and is resolute in his refusal to pay any fine, declaring he would rather go to prison, honoring his ancestors who fought under the Serbian flag in battles like Thessaloniki and Kajmakčalan.

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Bolje da idem na robiju. Moji su pradedovi i po ocu i po majci išli sa tom zastavom i na Solun i na Kajmakčalan i ako bude kazne biće i robije. Biće i ispraćaj