Periyar statue vandalised in Tamil Nadu

Pudukkottai: A statue of Dravidian ideologue 'Periyar’ EV Ramasamy, was found vandalised on Monday near Aranthangi in Tamil Nadu’s Pudukkottai district.

Periyar was a politician and social activist, who started the self-respect movement and Dravidar Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. He is also known as the 'Father of Dravidian Movement'.

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The statue was placed near Aranthangi government hospital in 1998. It was found beheaded early morning.

Police have registered a case.Further investigation is underway. (ANI)

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