Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 25 Dec 2025,Thursday International
Thailand has said the removal of a Lord Vishnu statue near its border with Cambodia was driven by security needs and not religious reasons. Officials said the structure was not a registered religious site and was a later installation in a disputed area. Videos on social media showed the idol being pulled down by Thai forces, though the clips could not be verified. India’s foreign ministry said such acts hurt religious sentiments and urged both sides to resolve issues through dialogue. Cambodia claimed the statue stood inside its territory and accused Thailand of damaging a heritage site. The incident comes amid renewed border clashes between the two countries, with talks now under way to ease tensions. (PC: HT)
