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Vandalism in the railway museum: Several wagons sprayed!
Unknown perpetrators sprayed several wagons in the Hermeskeil railway museum. Police are looking for information on clarification.
Vandalism in the railway museum: Several wagons sprayed!
Yesterday, unpleasant news from Hermeskeil became known, where several wagons from the local railway museum were sprayed with paint paint. One or more unknown perpetrators gained access to the fenced terrain between the 1st and 2nd October and left property damage of around 1,000 euros. The police in Hermeskeil are dependent on information from the population, since there are currently no specific investigative approaches to identify the perpetrators. The crime took place on a disused railway site, which is known for its historical importance, and the vandals unnecessarily damaged this valuable part of history. Presseportal.de reported that the wagons were significantly affected by the attack.
But how do you deal with such property damage? Such incidents raise questions about the protection of cultural goods. Yilmaz Dziewior, the director of the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, has recently spoken about similar topics. In another context, 63 exhibits were damaged on the Berlin Museum Island, which caused him to critically question the current situation of the museums in Germany. He emphasizes that visits to museum should be inspiring and not shaped by fear. It is important for him that even controversial works are shown in exhibitions as long as the institution is capable of stimulating the corresponding discussions. Deutschlandfunk culture addresses these considerations and the responsibility of museums to address even difficult topics.
The search for the perpetrators
The police in Hermeskeil have asked the public for help. Anyone who has seen something or can provide information about the perpetrators should come forward. This is not the first time that cultural institutions have been the target of vandalism. Nevertheless, there remains hope that such disrespectful behavior will not become entrenched and that society will work together to protect these cultural sites.
But the question remains: What drives people to smear historical wagons? These acts throw a shadow on the highlighted role of museums and historical sites in our society. A topic that not only deals with cultural voices, but also each of us who enjoys history and art. The incident in Hermeskeil reminds us of how important it is to protect and preserve cultural assets.