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Lord Vishnu statue demolition in Cambodia row: Why was the idol destroyed in An Ses area and what Thailand, India said about the controversy?

The alleged demolition of Lord Vishnu statue in Cambodia by Thailand triggered a huge controversy with Thailand defending the move. Videos online showed the Lord Vishnu statue being taken down using a backhoe drawing criticism from India. The videos renewed focus on the long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.