BUTWAL, July 18: An unidentified group has vandalized five statues of Lord Buddha at Tilottama municipality-6 in Rupandehi district.
Those broken statues were found scattered along the highway on Wednesday night, according to police. Police have launched a search operation to nab those involved in vandalizing the statues. "We have launched an investigation into the incident," DSP Dharmaraj Bhandari told Republica Online.
RPP condemns destruction of Buddha statues in Rupandehi
Tilottama municipality had placed five golden Buddha statues along the Butwal-Belahiya road section with the view of promoting tourism. Amid a function Environment Minister of Province 5, Lila Giri had unveiled those statues.
Chief of Tilottama municipality Basudev Ghimire demanded action against those involved in vandalizing the statues.
