Miscreants deface Karunanidhi’s statue in Salem park

Miscreants defaced the statue of late DMK patriarch and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi at the entrance of the Anna Park in Salem on Tuesday (July 15, 2025).

The 16-foot-high bronze statue, constructed at a cost of ₹75 lakh, was unveiled on June 11 in 2023 by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at Anna Park on Omalur Main Road. Visitors at the park usually take selfies near the statue.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning, visitors found that miscreants had defaced the statue by splashing black paint. As information spread, DMK cadres gathered and the Hasthampatti police also rushed to the spot.

Later, Tourism Minister R. Rajendran arrived at the park and inspected the statue. The Hasthampatti police registered a case and are analysing the CCTV footage in the locality to identify the culprits.