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Buddha statue found damaged in Lucknow

As soon as the news spread, locals gathered in the park and held a protest demanding arrest of those involved in the act.

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LUCKNOW: A statue of Lord Buddha was today found damaged in Hazratganj area here, triggering protests by locals.

As soon as the news spread, locals gathered in the park and held a protest demanding arrest of those involved in the act.

The police reached the spot and controlled the situation.

The damaged portion has been fixed.

"Three fingers of the statue were found to be damaged.

It has been rectified. We have got a complaint in this regard and are looking into the matter", Senior Superintendent of Police, Deepak Kumar said.

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