Vandalism occurred overnight at the San Pietro cemetery, where the surrounding walls were defaced with anti-vax graffiti and vulgar insults. The incident sparked outrage and condemnation from the municipal administration.
"This is a vile and unspeakable act," Mayor Massimiliano Sanna declared. "A place sacred to every citizen has been desecrated. Not only has the symbol of memory and respect for the deceased been attacked, but the entire community as well. No amount of exasperation can justify such behavior, which undermines civic sense and damages our common heritage."
The mayor announced that the graffiti will be removed immediately and the area restored. At the same time, he urged law enforcement to exercise maximum vigilance to identify and prosecute those responsible.
Cemeteries Councillor Maria Bonaria Zedda also spoke out about the matter, expressing her "pain and indignation at this despicable act."
"The cemetery," he explained, "is the custodian of the memory and history of entire generations. Attacking it would offend the sensibilities of all the families in the city. We will work immediately to restore the site's dignity and will continue to monitor to ensure similar incidents are not repeated."
Mayor Sanna finally appealed to citizens: "Respect for public spaces and shared values is everyone's duty. Faced with these incidents, we must unite forces, institutions, and communities together, to reaffirm the principles of civility and coexistence that are ours."
(Unioneonline/Fr.Me.)
