[RFE/RL] The mayor of Bishkek has asked residents of the Kyrgyz capital to help identify and locate two young men it says roasted potatoes on the eternal flame at the city's memorial to those slain in World War II. The mayor's office issued a statement Tuesday appealing to residents and promising not to disclose the identities of those who help track down "the vandals."A video apparently taken on November 29 showed two men roasting potatoes on the eternal flame on Victory Square in Bishkek. The video has been circulating on the Internet since December 1.
The mayor's office said that it also asked police to find the men. Police said preliminary investigations suggest the men may work at a parking area near Victory Square.
It was not clear what charges the men might face if caught.