diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index dfdd5092..34df708e 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ labels: bug
 assignees: ''
 
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+<!--
 
 Starting from node-oracledb 6.0 onwards, we have the 'Thin' and 'Thick' modes. 
 The Thin mode is written purely in JavaScript and does not require Oracle Client libraries to connect to Oracle Database. We have also made Thin mode as the default mode starting from node-oracledb 6.0. 
@@ -17,6 +18,8 @@ Please see the following blogs to understand the  Thin and Thick modes in node-o
 
 [How do I choose between Thin and Thick modes](https://itnext.io/how-do-i-choose-between-thin-and-thick-modes-in-node-oracledb-6-0-c516d202a71f)
 
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