Thailand removes Hindu statue to control border area
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Video footage showing the demolition of the Vishnu statue using a backhoe was circulated widely on Thai social media pages this week.
A Cambodian official responded angrily to the destruction of the statue
of the Hindu deity Vishnu, after more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.
The Preah Vihear provincial spokesman said the statue was built in 2014 on Cambodian territory and knocked down on Dec 22.
Hindu-majority India’s foreign ministry said on Dec 24 that “such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world, and should not take place”.
But the Thai government said on Dec 25 that the statue’s removal was “related to security considerations and area administration, and not intended to disrespect any religion or beliefs”.
“The said structure was not connected to any religion, but was merely a decorative piece at a location along the Thailand-Cambodia border,” it added.
In a separate statement, Bangkok said the statue was “not installed as a registered or officially recognised religious site”.
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