Statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar Vandalized in Prayagraj Village Ahead of Jayanti
Panic and outrage swept through Sarwadeeh village and surrounding areas under the Phulpur police station limits in Prayagraj on Monday. This followed the discovery that unknown persons had damaged a statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar just one day before the observance of Ambedkar Jayanti.
Immediate Police and Administrative Response
Upon receiving information about the incident, senior police officials and administrative authorities promptly arrived at the scene. To address the community's distress and restore a symbol of respect, they immediately replaced the vandalized statue with a new one. The officials assured the villagers that stern and decisive action would be taken against the miscreants responsible for this act.
Details of the Vandalism Incident
According to sources, the act of vandalism occurred late on Sunday night. Unidentified individuals targeted the statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar located in Sarwadeeh village. The villagers discovered the damaged statue the following morning, which led to immediate reporting of the incident to the local police authorities.
The timing of this event, just before Ambedkar Jayanti, has heightened tensions and concerns within the community. Authorities are actively investigating the matter to identify and apprehend those involved in this disrespectful act.
