Thailand Says Vishnu Idol Razed For Security, Not To Hurt Hindu Sentiments

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

The Thai statement also mentioned that the statue was built on the disputed Thai-Cambodian border area at Chong An Ma and that Cambodian soldiers erected the statue to illegally claim sovereignty over the Thai region.​

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After the controversy around Thailand destroying a statue of Lord Vishnu in a disputed border area went rife, the country issued a statement. Clarifying that the structure was not a registered religious site, Thailand asserted that the destruction was linked to security reasons.

Videos of the idol of Lord Vishnu being damaged by a backhoe loader by the Thai army went viral on social media. The Thai-Cambodian border press centre issued a statement on Thursday claiming, "The actions were not intended to involve religion, beliefs, or disrespect any sacred entities, but were solely for the purpose of area management and security, following the Thai side's regaining control of areas under Thailand's sovereignty."

According to a report by news agency AFP, Preah Vihear's spokesperson Lim Chanpanha said that the statue was located inside the Cambodian territory in the An Ses area. Chanpanha said the demolition of the Vishnu statue, built in 2014, took place on Monday, about 100 metres (328 feet) from the border with Thailand.

Cambodia alleged that the statue was a religious site worshipped by Buddhist and Hindu followers.

The Thai statement also mentioned that the statue was built on the disputed Thai-Cambodian border area at Chong An Ma and that Cambodian soldiers erected the statue to illegally claim sovereignty over the Thai region.

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/thailand-says-vishnu-idol-razed-for-security-not-to-hurt-hindu-sentiments-9958076

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[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

 

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[Champ_Pal]

If it is built on illegal land, then Thailand is well within its rights to demolish it.

I hope these 2 nations resolve their issues amicably. They have so much in common to fight like bitter rivals.

 

[sweep_shot]

Who is India to call out something that happened in Thailand?

Thailand can do as they please. It is their country. They don't need permission from India.

 

[Hitman]

Who is India to call out something that happened in Thailand?

Thailand can do as they please. It is their country. They don't need permission from India.

Yea, only Bangladeshis and Pakistanis have the right to call out something that happens in India.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Who is India to call out something that happened in Thailand?

Thailand can do as they please. It is their country. They don't need permission from India.

Then why did you cry over Babri Masjid and other issues happening in India? You and that finalLunacy have drowned the entire timepass section with your tears over crime happening in India.