Case booked against reel maker for climbing up Hampi monument

Hampi: A case has been registered against a youth for climbing atop a monument in Hampi. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms.

The video shows the youth dancing on Hemakuta hills and climbing on the mantapa which is 14th century old monument.

After the video went viral the police took up the suo moto case and have begun an investigation.

As per the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) rules climbing on the monuments in Hampi is strictly prohibited. There have been several times the reel makers have been booked by the police.

Violation of ASI guidelines is a punishable offense.