Gandhi statue outside Indian Embassy in US desecrated amid Black Lives Matter protest

In a shocking incident amid widespre protest in United States of America (USA) against killing of George Floyd, Mahatma Gandhi statue outside Indian Embassy in Washington DC has been desecrated, reported news ncy ANI. Quoting sources, ANI on Thursday also said that United States Park Police have launched an investigation. More details are awaited.

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George Floyd's death 

For over a week w re have been widespre protests around United States. Tensions and violence continue to escalate in many areas including outside White House, with protesters demanding justice for Georgy Floyd and his family under banner of #BlackLivesMatter.

46-year-old George Floyd h died while being restrained by Minneapolis police. A video went viral in which a white police officer is seen kneeling on Floyd's neck despite Floyd's continuous plea stating that he could t brea.  officer, Derek Chauvin, has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter and is scheduled to appear in court this week. Three or police officers have been fired and deliberations are ongoing as to what punishment should be meted out to m. 

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Trump to deploy army

On June 1, United States President Donald Trump declared himself " president of law and order" and anunced deployment of  United States military to American cities to quell a rise of violent protests. Narrating a series of incidents where people have been attacked and buildings have been vandalized during on-going protest while also ensuring justice to George Floyd and his family, Trump said that violent acts are t of 'peaceful protesters but are examples of domestic terror'.

Trump said: "Today I have strongly recommended to every goverr to deploy National Gaurd in sufficient numbers that we dominate streets. Mayors and Goverrs must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until violence has been quelled. If city or states refuses to take actions that are necessary to defend life and property of ir residence n I will deploy US military and quickly solve problem for m." 

protests, however, have intensified and grown geographically, being witnessed in major European cities as well, and significantly on social media.

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