Investigation Launched After Vandalism of Public Toilets in Kedarnath
Case registered after public toilets vandalised in Kedarnath
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Police in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India, have registered a case following the vandalism of public toilets in Kedarnath. The damage includes broken doors, water taps, and cisterns, leading to significant inconvenience for visitors and devotees.
- 01Vandalism of public toilets reported in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand.
- 02Damage includes five broken doors, 12 taps, and 60 cisterns.
- 03Complaint filed by Mintu Pathak, supervisor of Sulabh International.
- 04Case registered under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
- 05Investigation is currently underway.
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On April 24, 2023, police in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, India, registered a case following the vandalism of public toilets in Kedarnath. The complaint was lodged by Mintu Pathak, supervisor of Sulabh International, which manages the facilities. The complaint detailed that several toilets in the Kedarnath and Ghodapadav sectors were damaged, with five doors broken near Hat Bazaar, behind the Public Works Department (PWD) office, and in the base camp area. Additionally, 12 water taps and 60 toilet cisterns across various locations were reported destroyed. Pathak emphasized that this vandalism has caused significant damage to public property and has created inconvenience for devotees visiting the area. The police have initiated an investigation and registered a case against unidentified individuals under Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
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The vandalism has resulted in significant inconvenience for devotees and visitors to Kedarnath, a major pilgrimage site.
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