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Police Ramp Up Investigation into Vandalism of Karunanidhi Statue in Salem

CCTV footage is under review by multiple police teams, with the restored monument standing under heightened security measures.

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Unidentified miscreants vandalise former Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi's statue in Salem.
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Overview

  • Unidentified individuals splashed black paint on the 16-foot bronze statue of former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at Anna Park in Salem on July 15.
  • The Hasthampatti police registered a criminal case and have assigned multiple teams to analyse nearby CCTV footage in a bid to identify the perpetrators.
  • Park workers have removed the paint stains and formal restoration of the ₹75 lakh monument is now under way.
  • DMK supporters staged protests at the site as Tourism Minister R. Rajendran inspected the damage and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
  • Tamil Nadu authorities have bolstered security around political landmarks to deter further acts of vandalism.