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**Summary:**

Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in Tavistock Square, London, was vandalized with racially aggravated graffiti. The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident and treating it as a racially aggravated crime. The Indian High Commission in London condemned the vandalism as a violent attack on the idea of non-violence, especially close to Gandhi Jayanti. The local Camden Council is working on restoring the statue. The statue, unveiled in 1968, commemorates Gandhi’s time as a law student in London and is a focal point in the peace park.

**News Article:**

**Gandhi Statue Vandalized in London, Police Investigate as Racially Aggravated Crime**

**London – September 30, 2025** – A statue of Mahatma Gandhi in London’s Tavistock Square was defaced with graffiti over the weekend, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police who are treating the incident as a “racially aggravated” crime.

Police were called to the scene on Sunday evening after reports emerged of vandalism to the statue’s plinth. The Indian High Commission in London has strongly condemned the act, calling it a “violent attack” on the ideals of non-violence, particularly poignant as Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd), the International Day of Non-Violence, approaches.

“This is not just vandalism, but a violent attack on the idea of non-violence,” the High Commission stated on social media. They have urged local authorities for immediate action and are coordinating with them to restore the statue to its original condition.

The bronze statue, unveiled in 1968, commemorates Gandhi’s time as a law student at University College London. It has become a central feature of Tavistock Square Gardens, a space known for peace and reflection. Camden Council authorities are currently assessing the damage and are working on the statue’s restoration.

The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist their investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for respect and understanding of Gandhi’s legacy.

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