Unidentified persons vandalized Mahatma Gandhi statue in London’s historic Tavistock Square.
According to Indian media, this incident occurred a few days before the celebrations of Gandhi Jayanti and the United Nations’ ‘Day of Non-Violence’, which will be held on October 2.
On the other hand, the Indian High Commission has termed this move as ‘shameful’ and an ‘attack on the message of non-violence’.
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The Indian High Commission said in its statement that this incident occurred in these days when Mahatma Gandhi is being remembered as a symbol of peace and tolerance.
It should be noted that Indians gather at this statue of Mahatma Gandhi every year on October 2 and lay wreaths on Gandhi Jayanti.
Police investigation begins
According to Indian media, London’s Metropolitan Police officials have confirmed that they are investigating the incident of defacing the statue.
History of the statue
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According to Indian media reports, this bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi was made by renowned artist Frida Brillant and was installed in Tavistock Square in 1968.
This statue is a reminder that Mahatma Gandhi studied law at University College London.
