Lord Vishnu Statue Demolished Amidst Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute

• A Lord Vishnu statue, erected in 2014, was demolished by a backhoe loader in the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border area.
• Cambodian officials allege Thailand destroyed the statue, located within Cambodian territory in the An Ses area, 100 meters from the Thai border.
• The destruction of the religious site, worshipped by Buddhist and Hindu followers, has been strongly condemned by Cambodian spokesperson Lim Channpanha.
• A viral video of the demolition has been confirmed by AFP as not being AI-manipulated; Thai authorities and the Indian Embassy in Bangkok have not yet responded.
• The incident occurs amidst ongoing border tensions and renewed ceasefire talks, following 86 deaths in 16 days of conflict.

Why It Matters: Lord Vishnu statue destroyed in Thai-Cambodia border dispute, sparking condemnation and raising tensions.