Protesters insult Mahatma Gandhi statue, US apologizes

Washington, Ta. 04 June 2020, Thursday

Protests continue in the United States following the death of Gorge Floyd, a black man. Meanwhile, some protesters on Wednesday damaged a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Indian Embassy in Washington DC. These protesters have covered the statue of Gandhiji with cloth. According to sources, the police in Washington have launched an investigation against the accused persons. The United States has apologized to India over the matter.

The Indian Embassy has also lodged a complaint with the Metropolitan Police against the US on the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on September 30, 2014 in Washington DC. Protesters have insulted the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian Embassy in Washington DC desecrated by unruly elements of #BlackLivesMatter protesters. Sources tell ANI that United States Park Police have launched an investigation, more details awaited. pic.twitter.com/jxRpIhqd2W

- ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2020

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