Britain’s Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the racially aggravated vandalism of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Tavistock Square, London, following reports of graffiti defacing the monument. The Indian High Commission in the UK condemned the act as a violent attack on Gandhi’s legacy and the principles of non-violence, particularly poignant just days before Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence. Local authorities are coordinating restoration efforts, emphasizing the statue’s significance as a symbol of peace and reflection. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges related to cultural sensitivities and the need for vigilance in preserving historical legacies in multicultural societies.