Ambedkar statue damaged in Saharanpur village, anger spreads among residents

CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Saharanpur. A case has come to light of a statue of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar being damaged in Lakhnouti village under the Gangoh police station area of Saharanpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Anger spread among villagers after the statue installed in Ambedkar Park was found broken late Friday evening. As soon as information about the incident was received, a large number of people gathered at the spot and began demanding strict action against those responsible.

Villagers protested after the damaged statue was found. According to residents, land has been earmarked in the village for Ambedkar Park, where a statue of Baba Saheb was installed about four months ago. On Friday evening, the statue was found in a damaged condition. Villagers then protested and demanded that the culprits be identified and arrested soon, and that a new statue be installed in the park. People also demanded construction of a boundary wall around the park to prevent such incidents in future.

Police registered a case after receiving information about the incident. Police and administrative officials reached the spot. Officials, including SP Rural Mayank Pathak, spoke to the villagers and assessed the situation. According to police, a case has been registered against an unknown person under relevant sections. Three police teams have been formed to identify and arrest the accused.

In view of the villagers’ anger, the administration has started the process of installing a new statue. Officials assured people of action. As a precaution, police force has been deployed in the village, while PAC has also been deployed to maintain security arrangements. Police are currently investigating the matter. Who was behind the damage to the statue and what caused the incident will be confirmed only after the investigation is completed. The administration has appealed for peace in the village.

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