Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Dao Cuong signed Official Letter No. 2096/BVHTTDL-DSVH to the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province on ensuring safety and security for relics in Thanh Hoa province.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has received information that the Mausoleum of King Le Tuc Tong (belonging to Lam Kinh Historical and Architectural Relic, Thanh Hoa Province) was illegally dug up to search for antiques.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism requested the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province to direct competent agencies to urgently assess the level of damage to the relic of King Le Tuc Tong's Mausoleum.
At the same time, the locality needs to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the status of other relics in the province to promptly detect and prevent acts of encroachment on relics, and propose handling plans.
In addition, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recommends that the People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province strengthen measures to ensure security and safety for relics, relics, and antiques in relics; prevent and stop prohibited acts according to the provisions of the law on cultural heritage and other relevant legal provisions.
The locality needs to mobilize people to raise awareness and responsibility in protecting relics, promptly detecting and handling acts of encroachment on relics, relics, and antiques in relics.
Previously, on the evening of May 3, the Thanh Hoa Center for Historical Research and Heritage Conservation discovered signs of encroachment on the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong.
The unit immediately reported to the authorities and the police for investigation.
On May 4, Thanh Hoa Provincial Police coordinated with Quang Ninh Provincial Police to arrest 2 subjects for robbery.
The People's Committee of Thanh Hoa province has also 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 the tomb of King Le Tuc Tong, strictly handle acts of encroachment, arbitrarily dig up, and search for relics and antiques illegally in the relic area.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa province is required to continue to strengthen management, urge units and localities to effectively implement the work of protecting and promoting the value of historical - cultural relics, scenic spots assigned to manage, directly manage, and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Law on Cultural Heritage.
