Vandalism Shocks: B R Ambedkar Statue Damaged
An FIR has been lodged following the vandalism of a B R Ambedkar statue in Katia Usmanpur village. A local resident, known for opposing Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, is named in the complaint. The statue was damaged overnight, repaired by villagers, and police are investigating further.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Shahjahanpur | Updated: 01-05-2026 14:04 IST | Created: 01-05-2026 14:04 IST
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A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalized in Katia Usmanpur village, causing uproar among residents, police confirmed on Friday.
The incident occurred Thursday night, with unidentified individuals breaking the statue's hand, an act discovered by the community the following morning.
An FIR has been filed against a local known for opposing Ambedkar-related events, as police maintain a presence in the area to ensure peace during the ongoing investigation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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