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Crime
Shivaji statue's sword broken, horse's reins damaged in Indore vandalism
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 09:03 PM
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Vandals damaged the Shivaji statue at White Church crossing in Indore, breaking the sword and damaging the horse's reins; locals reported the incident to police.
On Thursday, an unidentified group damaged the bronze statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji situated at the White Church intersection in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The assailants were found to have broken the sword held by the figure and damaged the reins attached to the horse.
Local residents who arrived at the scene documented the vandalism and promptly lodged a formal complaint at the nearest police station.
Police officials confirmed receipt of the FIR and said a preliminary investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators.
The municipal authorities have been notified and are expected to assess the extent of repair work required for the historic monument.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Local residents who arrived at the scene documented the vandalism and promptly lodged a formal complaint at the nearest police station.
Police officials confirmed receipt of the FIR and said a preliminary investigation has been launched to identify the perpetrators.
The municipal authorities have been notified and are expected to assess the extent of repair work required for the historic monument.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.