Published 11:52 IST, November 4th 2024
Hyderabad Shocker: Teenager Lights Firecracker in Mahatma Gandhi Statue’s Mouth
A recent video circulating on social media shows a teenage boy lighting a firecracker inside the mouth of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Telangana
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Hyderabad: A recent video circulating on social media shows a teenage boy lighting a firecracker inside the mouth of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Telangana. The footage captures the boy placing the firecracker between the statue's lips and igniting it. The incident reportedly occurred in Hyderabad, with the person filming backing away with the boy as the firecracker explodes inside the statue’s mouth.
It is unclear if the explosion caused any damage to the statue.
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Netizens React
The video has garnered over 88,000 views and sparked outrage online. Many users demanded strict action against those responsible. "This is shocking and disgraceful conduct. Hope the authorities take action against the culprits," one user commented.
Police have taken note of the video, which the teenagers shared on Snapchat and other social media platforms. Four teenagers, including two minors from Bapuji Nagar, have been detained. Police believe the boys filmed the act to gain viral attention online, and further investigation is ongoing.
11:52 IST, November 4th 2024