Overview
- The 18th-century summer palace at Nandi Hills in Karnataka, a protected Archaeological Survey of India site, was found with the name “Lawrence Bishnoi” etched into its front wall.
- Police have registered a case against unknown persons and said an investigation is underway to identify the culprits.
- The defacement went unnoticed for days until visitors photographed the carving and alerted authorities.
- Reports cite that CCTV cameras at the monument were installed but not operational, prompting questions about surveillance and site management.
- Tourists and locals called for repairs, tighter access, and strict action, with coverage noting Bishnoi’s gang was designated a terrorist entity by Canada in September.