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HIGHLIGHTS
- The police assured the public that the youngsters will be arrested and prosecuted
- The viral video shows youngsters knocking down pillar of an ancient structure at Hampi
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
After a video showing some youths vandalising ancient pillars at the world heritage site in Hampi, Karnataka, went viral on the social media on Friday, police said they have sped up the investigation and will soon arrest the guilty.
Superintendent of Police, Bellary, Arun Rangarajan said the accused will be arrested and prosecuted soon.
Karnataka: Following a viral video showing miscreants damaging pillars at Hampi UNESCO World Heritage Site, police inspected the site today. pic.twitter.com/iDp2iQLoGRANI (@ANI) February 2, 2019
On Friday, some youths were seen vandalising the pillars at the historic site in Hampi. In the video, one can see the youth pushing the pillars and overturning them. The pillar, part of a valuable ancient structure, tilts and falls before breaking into pieces. The site in Hampi has been declared a World Heritage by the Unesco.
Young Indian men vandalize Hampi, the @UNESCO World Heritage site which is on @nytimes 52 places to visit in 2019 https://t.co/FuBjAJpLpjRaju Narisetti (@raju) February 2, 2019
and post a video celebrating their act. I hope they are caught and made an example of in terms of a long prison sentence h/t @WhatsApp pic.twitter.com/v5DUM7xhuw
The relics in Hampi are important as they date back to the prosperous Vijayanagara empire. The empire, founded in the 14th century AD, was one of the most prosperous and powerful empires of the time in Southern Indian. The village has beautiful structures with immense historical significance. The New York Times had recently declared the heritage site at Hampi as a second 'must-see' place in 2019.
The video of the vandalism has triggered outrage. People have expressed concern and anger about the lack of adequate security arrangements at such historic sites.
On Saturday, angered over the incident, locals took to the streets and demanded better security at the ancient site in Hampi.
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