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Viral Video Shows Visitors Defacing Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi

The social-media clip has prompted calls for tougher protection at the UNESCO-listed monument.

Overview

  • Footage shows individuals scratching names into the walls, including one person perched on another’s shoulders to reach higher areas.
  • The clip originated on the r/IndianCivicFails subreddit and was later reshared on Instagram, widening its reach.
  • Online reactions condemned the behavior as a civic failure and urged stricter enforcement, more effective guarding, and public-awareness efforts.
  • Reports highlight Humayun’s Tomb’s UNESCO status since 1993 and prior restoration work, underscoring concerns about damage to a protected site.
  • No arrests or official remedial steps were reported by the outlets, and at least one noted it had not independently verified the footage as users cited unconfirmed legal penalties.