A newly built statue in Islamabad has been removed following extensive public disapproval and outrage on social media. The monument, located on Margalla Avenue, is currently being dismantled with heavy equipment.

The statue consisted of two human palms sculpted in gold, with a white sphere gripped between them.

This design was considered controversial and subsequently sparked heated debates across various social media platforms.

Many users criticised the structure, asking about its purpose, with comments like “Whose vision was this?” or proposed theories claiming it represented the fortitude of Pakistan’s hands able to be severed, but never bent. All these inquiries and suggestions went unanswered.

As an initial response to the backlash, the administration attempted to conceal the statue with a cloth.

This decision, alongside others, led to the complete removal of the statue after criticism built up through social media channels. The site is closed to the public visits as demolition work is underway.

The residents in the area have complained about the lack of regard given to the community’s consultation, and the clarification around the intended purpose of the monument prior to its construction.

The public has also raised concerns about the visibility of the considerable amount of money allocated to the monument.

If the decision was deemed right, then the question is who can be held accountable if deemed otherwise?

Even though the statue now serves as a relic of the past, people still discuss the money spent on creating it.