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Protests held over video showing some idols being demolished, at Manikarnika Ghat

Varanasi, Jan 13 (UNI) Local residents held protests after a video went viral showing a bulldozer demolishing some idols, even as beautification work is underway at Manikarnika Ghat, the main cremation ground in the holy city of Kashi.
For the past few days, a video has been circulating on social media showing a bulldozer demolishing some idols.
Local residents started protesting after the video emerged. As soon as the district administration and police received the information, senior officials reached the spot.
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