(Source: Pixabay)An Irish tourist was accused of vandalism after security staff spotted him allegedly carving his initials into the ancient structure of Colosseum in Rome, Italy. According to a CNN report, the Carabinieri police said the 32-year-old was caught in the act by the Colosseum’s private security earlier last week, and was immediately reported. In 2014, a Russian tourist was fined heavily for carving the alphabet ‘K’ on a section of brickwork, the outlet mentions. “Carving one’s initials, in addition to being a crime, seems to be a gesture of those who want to appropriate the monument. For more lifestyle news, follow us: Twitter: lifestyle_ie | Facebook: IE Lifestyle | Instagram: ie_lifestyle📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram.

Source: Indian Express September 28, 2020 08:37 UTC