India Slams Vishnu Statue Demolition Amid Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes
India has condemned the demolition of a Lord Vishnu statue by the Thai military in a disputed border area with Cambodia, calling it a "disrespectful act" that hurts religious sentiments. The incident occurred amidst ongoing military clashes between Thailand and Cambodia over territorial claims. India urged both nations to resolve the dispute through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Thai military allegedly demolished a Lord Vishnu statue near the Thai-Cambodia border.
- India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed the act "disrespectful."
- The statue, built in 2014, was located in a disputed territory claimed by both nations.
- Cambodia accused Thailand of destroying the statue, asserting it was within their territory.
- India urged Thailand and Cambodia to return to dialogue and diplomacy to maintain peace.
- The demolition fueled online outrage and heightened tensions in the region.
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