Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's statue vandalised in Kolkata

May 03, 2018 14:49

A bust of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was found vandalised inside a park in the city's Narkeldanga area this morning leading to protests by the local people, police said. A complaint was lodged at the local police station against unknown miscreants by activists of the Forward Bloc, a senior official of Kolkata Police told PTI.

"The bust of Netaji was damaged probably last evening or last night. Some of the residents spotted it this morning and it was brought to our notice. We are looking into the matter," the IPS officer said. Netaji's bust has been erected inside a children's park after the leader. -- PTI

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