London: After Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at Tavistock Square in London was vandalised, just days before Gandhi Jayanti celebrations are to be held at the site on October 2, authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter.

The incident, which occurred on Monday (local time), has drawn sharp condemnation from the High Commission of India, which described the act as “shameful” and an attack on the ideals of peace and non-violence.

In a statement, the Indian mission said the damage had been reported to local authorities and that its officials were already on the ground to coordinate efforts to restore the monument.

“The High Commission of India in London is deeply saddened and strongly condemns the shameful act of vandalism of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square in Lo

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