Head part of Periyar statue covered by plastic bag in Salem
A statue of social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy in Salem, India, was found covered with a plastic bag on Tuesday. Police investigation revealed the act was committed by a mentally disturbed woman, resolving tensions among local political groups.
Why it matters
Statues of political and social figures are often flashpoints for communal tension in India; identifying the perpetrator quickly helped prevent potential civil unrest.
Tension prevailed in Salem district as the head part of social reformer ‘Periyar’ E.V. Ramasamy’s statue was covered by a plastic bag on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
The report provides a neutral account of a local incident and the subsequent police findings.
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