On the border of Thailand and Cambodia, the Thai Army broke a statue of Lord Vishnu, on which India expressed concern. Thailand issued a clarification on this matter saying that the place where the idol of the Hindu deity was installed was not registered for religious practice. Apart from this, Thailand also called it a security related issue.

Religion is not the motive for breaking statues: Thailand

In this matter, India said that such “disrespectful” act hurts the sentiments of devotees all over the world. India also urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. The Thai-Cambodian Border Press Center said the motive for breaking the statue of a Hindu deity was not related to religion or belief. Thailand also stressed that it respects all religions equally, including Hinduism.

According to the report of The Week, Thai officials said, ‘This statue was installed later and was not officially recognized as a religious site. If it was not removed, it could have increased tension on the sensitive border. According to the Thai side, this statue of Lord Vishnu was located in the Chong An Ma area near the disputed border. Thailand viewed it as a symbol installed by Cambodian troops to assert sovereignty over land they claimed.

What did India say?

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ‘We have seen reports of vandalism of a statue of a Hindu deity that was built in recent times. Thailand-cambodia Located in the area affected by border dispute Was. Hindu and Buddhist deities are worshiped with deep reverence and devotion by people throughout the region and this is our shared civilizational It is part of the heritage.

They Said, ‘Irrespective of regional claims, such derogatory acts hurt the sentiments of devotees around the world and should not happen. Needed.’ They Said, ‘We once again urge both sides to adopt the path of dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and avoid loss of life, property and heritage.’

News agency AFP According to the report of cambodia Expressing displeasure about this, he said that the statue was in his area, which Thailand Demolished illegally. cambodia Of Preah Vihar province government spokesperson Kim Chanpanha claimed that this statue was destroyed in 2014 Thailand It was built about 100 meters away from the border.