A statue of Mahatma Gandhi installed in a public park has been vandalised by mischievous elements in Rama Mandi town of Bathinda district in Punjab.
The incident happened on the intervening night between Thursday and Friday, police said.
The incident came to light on Friday morning when people noticed the vandalized statue of the Gandhi lying on the grass inside the park, police said.
The head of the 3-ft statue was missing.
The footage of nearby CCTV cameras is being checked by the police to identify the offenders.
The police have registered a case against the unidentified persons on the complaint of local body president Krishan Kumar. No arrest has been made so far in the case.
Area Station House Officer Harjot Singh Mann said the park had faulty lights and there was no gardener to maintain the premises.
