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Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli district

A Gandhi statue was vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli on Friday night. The investigation is on to nab the culprits.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli district
Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli district
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Published : Jan 5, 2020, 2:07 AM IST

Updated : Jan 5, 2020, 3:58 AM IST

Amreli: A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised by unknown miscreants near Hari Krishna lake in the Lathi police station area of the Amreli district of Gujarat. The incident took place on Friday night following which the locals complained to the police.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli district

The statue was installed near the Hari Krishna lake by Surat-based diamond merchant Savjibhai Dholakiya through his foundation.

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Meanwhile, police have begun their investigations to nab the culprits and have assured strict action against those found guilty.

"This is likely the work of anti-social elements. The culprits shall be nabbed soon and will not be spared," Sub-Inspector (SI) YP Gohil of the Lathi police station told reporters here.

Amreli: A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was vandalised by unknown miscreants near Hari Krishna lake in the Lathi police station area of the Amreli district of Gujarat. The incident took place on Friday night following which the locals complained to the police.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Gujarat's Amreli district

The statue was installed near the Hari Krishna lake by Surat-based diamond merchant Savjibhai Dholakiya through his foundation.

Read: Fadnavis tells Uddhav to ban booklet maligning Savarkar

Meanwhile, police have begun their investigations to nab the culprits and have assured strict action against those found guilty.

"This is likely the work of anti-social elements. The culprits shall be nabbed soon and will not be spared," Sub-Inspector (SI) YP Gohil of the Lathi police station told reporters here.

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Allot funds for maintenance: Adhir to railways after B'wan mishap



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Kolkata, Jan 4 (IANS) Blaming Indian Railways' reluctance to allocate funds towards maintenance of its property for the collapse of a portion of the Burdwan Junction railway station, Congress Lok Sabha leader and former Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that money should be allotted immediately for undertaking maintenance work.



"Railways is not keen to allocate funds for maintenance. The government is talking big and increasing fare. People have no problem if fares are raised, but they want the railways to ensure hassle-free, safe commuting.



"The Burdwan railway station accident is the result of lack of maintenance. The Railways should allot funds for maintenance immediately," said Chowdhury.



As many as five persons were injured when a portion of the portico of Burdwan Junction railway station of the Eastern Railway collapsed at around 8 p.m. on Saturday. Train movement was not affected, a senior official said.


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