Villagers go on a Rampage After Ambedkar Statue Found Desecrated in UP's Mau
3 years, 1 month ago

Villagers go on a Rampage After Ambedkar Statue Found Desecrated in UP's Mau

News 18  

Local people went on a rampage in the Khanpur village of Sarai Lakhansi area in Mau district when they noticed a statue of Dr B.R. Mau Superintendent of Police Sushil Ghule said that the officials of district administration and police reached the spot and ensured replacement of the statue after which the situation was normalised. Policemen have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure to avoid recurrence of any untoward incident, the SP said adding that an FIR against unidentified miscreants has been lodged for damaging the statue. The Ambedkar statue installed in Khanpur village was damaged by unidentified miscreants on Tuesday.

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BR Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Ahmedabad; FIR filed, CCTV video being probed
1 day, 8 hours ago

BR Ambedkar's statue vandalised in Ahmedabad; FIR filed, CCTV video being probed

Hindustan Times  

A statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was vandalised by unidentified individuals in the early hours of Monday in Ahmedabad, leading to a protest, police officials told PTI. Representative image: A statue of Dr Ambedkar was damaged in Ahmedabad, triggering protests demanding justice An FIR has been filed, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the culprits. …

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace
5 days ago

In Parbhani, a statue was broken, and with it, the peace

The Hindu  

Just outside the two-platform Parbhani railway station in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region flutters the Indian national flag mounted on a pole. “The State Reserve Police Force unit was stationed a few kilometres from here in Hingoli, yet the police did not act,” says a 49-year-old retailer in the area. The SRPF was deployed the next day after 2 p.m. Vijay Wakode, …

Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism
1 week, 6 days ago

Maharashtra: Violence breaks out in Parbhani over tearing of Constitution, Ambedkar statue vandalism

India TV News  

Major violence erupted in Parbhani, Maharashtra over the alleged Babasaheb Ambedkar’s statue on Wednesday. According to the news agency PTI, an unidentified person on Tuesday damaged a replica of the Constitution held by the statue of B R Ambedkar outside Parbhani railway station, which triggered arson and stone-pelting. He wrote on X, "The vandalisation of the Constitution of India at …

Ambedkar statue vandalised in U.P.’s Sultanpur district
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar statue vandalised in U.P.’s Sultanpur district

The Hindu  

Tension spread at Belasda village in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday after the statue of B.R. Following the agitation, the administration repaired the statue and local police launched a probe to identify the miscreants. “The incident of breaking the statue of Baba Saheb by anti-social elements in Sultanpur district is very shameful. Please reinstall Baba Saheb’s statue,” wrote …

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Bihar's Gaya by unidentified miscreants
6 months, 1 week ago

Mahatma Gandhi's statue vandalised in Bihar's Gaya by unidentified miscreants

New Indian Express  

Patna: Tension gripped Bihar’s Gaya town on Sunday following extensive damage caused to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi by unidentified miscreants. The incident came to light on Sunday morning when some residents of Bairagi locality in the district headquarters found the statue of Mahatma Gandhi damaged. Paswan said that the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was situated near an underconstruction community …

No permission for Ambedkar statue, will keep off polls: Dalits
9 months, 1 week ago

No permission for Ambedkar statue, will keep off polls: Dalits

New Indian Express  

KANNIYAKUMARI: Stating that their demand to install a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was not fulfilled for over a decade, Dalits from Arulgnanapuram in Erachakulam led by the Tamil Nadu Dalit Rights Protection Movement threatened to boycott the Assembly elections. However, as the bust was over 40 years old, Dalits in the area sought the district administration’s permission in 2011 …

Two groups agree to install statues of Vallabhbhai Patel, Ambedkar after clashes in Ujjain
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Two groups agree to install statues of Vallabhbhai Patel, Ambedkar after clashes in Ujjain

India TV News  

Days after the removal of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue from a town in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district ostensibly to make way for B R Ambedkar's triggered a clash, two groups have mutually agreed to install the statues of both leaders at the same spot. Members of two communities clashed and hurled stones at each other after the statue of Vallabhbhai …

Clash erupts after Sardar Patel’s statue vandalised in MP village: Police
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Clash erupts after Sardar Patel’s statue vandalised in MP village: Police

Hindustan Times  

Bhopal: A statue of India’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was found desecrated in a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district, police said. People pelted stones at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel statue The statue, police said, was installed on Wednesday night by the members of the Patidar community in Makdon village, who have been demanding it for a while. …

Clashes erupt after Vallabhbhai Patel's statue pulled down in Ujjain
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Clashes erupt after Vallabhbhai Patel's statue pulled down in Ujjain

The Hindu  

Members of two communities clashed and pelted each other with stones after the statue of former deputy prime minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was pulled down by some persons in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Thursday morning, officials said. Heavy security has been deployed in Makdone area, located about 50 km from the district headquarters, where the incident took place, they …

Ambedkar statue desecrated, Kalaburagi flares up
11 months ago

Ambedkar statue desecrated, Kalaburagi flares up

New Indian Express  

KALABURAGI: Violent protests broke out here on Tuesday after a statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was found to be desecrated at a village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi in the morning. Though the protest started off peacefully, it turned violent towards noon with protesters throwing stones at shops, hotels and other business establishments at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Circle, Humnabad Base …

Ambedkar’s statue vandalised in Lucknow
1 year, 5 months ago

Ambedkar’s statue vandalised in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Triggering a fresh spark, the statute of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was vandalised in the Bargadi Kalan village under Itaunja police station of Lucknow on Tuesday. The villagers found out about the desecration of the idol on Tuesday morning after which they started protesting and also called police to look into the matter. “Till the time the police arrest …

Rajasthan: Clashes erupt in Bharatpur over installation of Ambedkar statue
1 year, 8 months ago

Rajasthan: Clashes erupt in Bharatpur over installation of Ambedkar statue

Hindustan Times  

Clashes erupted in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district on Wednesday night over the installation of the Bhim Rao Ambedkar statue where thousands of protestors of two communities gathered and indulged in stone pelting at each other and police personnel, officials said. The Bharatpur district administration has decided to install a statue of Bhim Rao Ambedkar on April 14 at the intersection of …

After 42 months, Ambedkar statue to be released from police custody: VHR
1 year, 11 months ago

After 42 months, Ambedkar statue to be released from police custody: VHR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former PCC president and Rajya Sabha member V. Hanumantha Rao stated that Dr B.R. Ambedkar's bronze statue, which had been in police custody for four years, would be released soon, claiming that the 14th Additional Chief Metropolitan Court, Nampally, had written to the station house officer, Panjagutta police station instructing him to hand over the statue of the architect …

Row over Ambedkar statue installation
2 years, 8 months ago

Row over Ambedkar statue installation

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Kalur Thimma Doddi police resorted to lathicharge to disperse two warring factions after miscreants pelted stones during the installation of the statue of B.R. Gadwal DSP N. Ranga Swamy said that there were disturbances when one group insisted that the statue be installed in the school premises and not at the chosen spot. The gram panchayat had in 2015 …

Statute of BR Ambedkar Installed Illegally on Govt Land in UP Removed, 24 Held
3 years, 11 months ago

Statute of BR Ambedkar Installed Illegally on Govt Land in UP Removed, 24 Held

News 18  

A statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar installed on government land without permission was removed by the administration and 24 people, including the district unit head and the general secretary of the Bhim Army, were arrested in this connection, police said on Tuesday. Tension had prevailed in Umra village under the Aurai police station area after a statue of Ambedkar, one …

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in UP's Mawana District; Police Install New Statue Soon After Incident
6 years, 9 months ago

Ambedkar Statue Vandalised in UP's Mawana District; Police Install New Statue Soon After Incident

India TV News  

A statue of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar in Uttar Pradesh's Mawana district has been vandalized. The statue was damaged on Tuesday night, and a new one has been installed in the same area soon after. The incident is the second of its kind in this week, and it has sparked political debate. The police have registered a case against unknown …

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