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Nehru statue dumped in West Bardhaman forest; Congress warns of protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Maharashtra
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 10:17 PM
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A statue of Jawaharlal Nehru was thrown into a forest in West Bardhaman district of West Bengal, prompting the Congress party to announce a protest against the act.
A concrete statue of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was reportedly placed in a forested area of West Bardhaman district, West Bengal, on Saturday. Local residents discovered the statue amid the trees and alerted authorities, who have begun an investigation into the incident.
Police officials said the statue appears to have been deliberately dumped, but the motive remains unclear. No injuries were reported, and the statue has not yet been recovered. The incident has sparked outrage among political leaders and the public.
The Indian National Congress, which holds a strong presence in the region, issued a statement condemning the act and warned that it would organise a protest to demand accountability and the restoration of the monument. The party urged the state government to take swift action against those responsible.
West Bengal's state administration confirmed that a team of investigators has been dispatched to the site. They will examine CCTV footage, interview witnesses, and coordinate with local forest officials to trace the origins of the statue and identify any suspects.
The incident adds to a series of recent attacks on public symbols across the country, raising concerns about the protection of heritage artifacts and the potential for political unrest.
Police officials said the statue appears to have been deliberately dumped, but the motive remains unclear. No injuries were reported, and the statue has not yet been recovered. The incident has sparked outrage among political leaders and the public.
The Indian National Congress, which holds a strong presence in the region, issued a statement condemning the act and warned that it would organise a protest to demand accountability and the restoration of the monument. The party urged the state government to take swift action against those responsible.
West Bengal's state administration confirmed that a team of investigators has been dispatched to the site. They will examine CCTV footage, interview witnesses, and coordinate with local forest officials to trace the origins of the statue and identify any suspects.
The incident adds to a series of recent attacks on public symbols across the country, raising concerns about the protection of heritage artifacts and the potential for political unrest.