Urgent assessment of the extent of damage to King Le Tuc Tong's tomb after it was violated

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism - Hoang Dao Cuong signed an official dispatch to the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province regarding ensuring safety and security for relics in Thanh Hoa province.

In the dispatch, Deputy Minister Cuong requested the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province to direct the relevant agencies to urgently assess the extent of damage to the Le Tuc Tong King Tomb relic, and at the same time inspect the overall status of other relics in the province to promptly detect and prevent acts of encroachment on the relics, and propose solutions.

At the same time, the Provincial People's Committee is requested to strengthen measures to ensure security and safety for relics, artifacts and antiquities belonging to the relics; prevent and stop acts that are strictly prohibited according to the provisions of the law on cultural heritage and other relevant legal provisions. At the same time, mobilize people to raise awareness and responsibility in protecting relics, promptly detect and handle acts of encroachment on relics, artifacts and antiquities belonging to the relics.

Previously, at 9:30 p.m. on May 3, the Thanh Hoa Center for Historical Research and Heritage Conservation discovered signs of damage to the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong and immediately reported to the authorities and the police to investigate. Using professional measures, on May 4, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police coordinated with the Quang Ninh Provincial Police to arrest two subjects who had damaged the tomb.

The Provincial People's Committee has issued a document assigning the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police to preside over and coordinate with relevant units and localities to urgently investigate and clarify the case of encroachment on King Le Tuc Tong's tomb, and strictly handle acts of encroachment, unauthorized digging, and illegal searching for relics and antiquities in the relic area.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa province shall continue to strengthen management and urge units and localities to effectively carry out the work of protecting and promoting the value of historical - cultural relics and scenic spots assigned to their management and direct management, ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Law on Cultural Heritage.

Minh Trang

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/khan-truong-danh-gia-muc-do-thiet-hai-mo-vua-le-tuc-tong-sau-khi-bi-xam-pham-post548282.html