Seized statues

The RA Working Committee clarified that reports in the press that there were deliberate attempts by Auroville residents to engage in illegal activities relating to possession of statues were false. The RA WC asserted that to the best of their knowledge, none of statues seized by the Idols Wing are genuine “antiques” (i.e., older than 100 years), and no Auroville residents broke any rule or law in this connection. Also, full cooperation was extended to the relevant authorities at all times.