India, June 2 -- A 45-foot-tall statue of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, which had become structurally unstable following recent storms, was taken down in Kolkata's Lake Town on Monday. PWD officials said the statue was dismantled and loaded onto a truck without any damage. The statue will remain in the PWD's custody, and there has been no announcement on where, or if, it will be re-erected. Some officers suggested it could be installed at Rabindra Sarobar or Eco Park, a move that will hinge on the state government's approval. Concerns regarding the statue's stability were raised a few days ago when locals told the police that it was swaying during storms. HTC
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