India Condemns Demolition of Hindu Deity Statue in Thai-Cambodia Clashes

• India condemned the demolition of a Hindu deity statue by the Thai military in a Cambodian temple complex.
• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated the act hurts sentiments and disrespects shared civilisational heritage.
• The statue was located in a disputed border area amidst ongoing Thailand-Cambodia clashes.
• Videos showed the Thai army using an excavator to demolish the nine-meter Hindu deity statue.
• India urged both nations to return to dialogue, diplomacy, and avoid further damage to heritage.

Why It Matters: India condemns demolition of Hindu deity statue in Thai-Cambodia dispute, urges peace and respect for heritage.