Collapse of Shivaji Maharaj Statue

First arrest over Collapse of Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Maharashtra

Chetan Patil, the advisor to the recently fallen statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji in Sindhudurg, has been arrested. His arrest came after protests by opposition leaders demanding an investigation. The statue, unveiled by PM Modi in December 2023, collapsed on Monday, sparking public outrage and political controversy.