Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, April 2. In order to properly carry out the search, excavation, identification and protection of the remains of missing or unknown martyrs, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs recently issued the "Notice on Safely Carrying out the Search, Excavation, Identification and Protection of Martyrs' Remains" (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice") .

  The "Notice" pointed out that since modern times, countless heroes and martyrs have died heroically for the country, the nation and the people, but due to historical conditions such as wars, many heroes and martyrs are still unable to find a burial place or determine their identity.

Searching, excavating, identifying, and protecting the remains of missing or unknown martyrs is of great significance for promoting the spirit of martyrs, comforting the relatives of martyrs, and highlighting the image of the country.

  The "Notice" emphasizes that it is necessary to improve the political position, adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on the praise of martyrs, and deeply understand the great political significance of the search, excavation, identification and protection of martyrs' remains. , protect the dignity and rights of martyrs in accordance with the law, make prudent and scientific judgments, strictly ask for instructions and reports, effectively prevent and resolve conflicts and risks, and ensure that the search, excavation, identification and protection of martyrs' remains are carried out in a safe and orderly manner.

  The "Notice" requires that we must adhere to the overall planning, implement planned management, and strengthen the institutionalization and standardization of the search, excavation, identification, and protection of the remains of the soldiers.

Strictly apply for review procedures. When suspected remains of martyrs are found in engineering construction, geological exploration, archaeological excavations and other production and life activities, necessary protection measures shall be taken in a timely manner and work shall be carried out after reporting for review level by level.

Strengthen follow-up management, focus on promoting the spirit of martyrs, commemorating and caring for martyrs, highlighting the respect of the party and the state for heroes and martyrs, and highlighting the creation of a social atmosphere that praises martyrs and cares for martyrs.

The remains of suspected martyrs discovered or excavated shall be properly preserved in accordance with relevant regulations.

Those identified as the remains of a martyr should be promptly and properly buried in the nearby martyr's cemetery and a burial ceremony should be held.

The information and data obtained from the identification of the remains of the martyrs shall be kept and utilized in accordance with the relevant requirements of the national information and data management.

It is necessary to strengthen organizational leadership and strictly enforce discipline requirements. Without approval, it is not allowed to organize the excavation or identification of the remains of martyrs, and it is not allowed to damage or arbitrarily dispose of the remains or relics of martyrs.