Udupi Nirmita Kendra agrees to provide protection at Parashurama statue construction site

Udupi Nirmiti Kendra in its submission to the High Court said that it would provide protection at the site where the 35-feet Parashurama statue will undergo reinforcement atop a hill in Karkala in Udupi district. As the statue atop the hill abuts the sea and is prone to extreme weather conditions, including lighting strikes, the contractor requested Kendra for scientific reinforcement. Deputy Commissioner, K. Vidyakumari who is also the chairman of the Kendra, said there was a design flaw in the statue and hence it was permitted for reinforcement. On the other hand, she said she received an order stating that the government has ordered a CID probe to investigate irregularities in the construction of the statue and development of the Parashurama theme park.