University students in Makassar, South Sulawesi, burned photos of fugitive terror suspect Noordin M Top to demonstrate their nationalism on Sunday night, the eve of Indonesian Independence Day.

The students also conducted a procession carrying 64 torches, marking the 64th Indonesian anniversary of independence.

"Setting fire to the picture of Noordin M Top was a symbol of our efforts to destroy the terrorist and separatist movement. Hopefully, the anniversary of the country's independence can provide momentum to eradicate terrorism," one of the students shouted.