NEW DELHI — The Indian Navy has ordered an investigation into the collapse of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg that was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Navy Day last year. In a late-night statement, the Navy said on Monday that it had deputed a team to immediately investigate the cause of the “unfortunate accident” and initiate steps to repair, restore and reinstate the statue at the earliest. The 35-foot statue at the Rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district collapsed around 1 p.m. on Monday. “The Indian Navy notes with deep concern the damage caused this morning to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was unveiled on Navy Day on December 4, 2023, as a dedication to the citizens of Sindhudurg,” the Navy said. “Along with the state government and concerned specialists, the Navy has deputed a team to immediately investigate the cause of this unfortunate accident and initiate steps to repair, restore and reinstate the statue at the earliest,” it added. As the collapse of the statue caused an embarrassment to the state government, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde vowed to rebuild the structure. “The statue was erected by the Indian Navy and not...