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The grand Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue installed in the Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra collapsed and broke down on Monday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue on December 4, 2023, at Rajkot Fort.
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Measuring 35 feet in height, the statue of the Maratha warrior king was designed by the Indian Navy.
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An FIR has been filed against the contractor and structural consultant under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita's sections, according to a report by NDTV.
The Public Works Department raised concerns such as rusted bolts and nuts used in constructing the statue. Also, they complained about the construction quality.
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Before the unfortunate incident of the statue collapsing occurred, many even alerted and pointed out that the statue's condition was worsening. Sadly, no steps were taken by the concerned authorities.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that strong windows blowing at a speed of 45 kilometre per hour led to the collapse.
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