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Jun 15, 2025
Ambedkar's statue vandalized in Uttar Pradesh village
A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalized late Saturday night in a park at Amodha village, Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. The act sparked protests and upset many locals, leading to a quick police response to keep things calm. Officials have promised that those behind the incident will be caught soon.
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Police checking CCTV footage to track down culprit
Police are checking CCTV footage to track down the culprit, with SHO Gaurav Singh assuring everyone that an arrest will happen soon. This isn't the first time—recent weeks have seen similar Ambedkar statue vandalism in other UP villages like Mirzapur, each time leading to local protests and calls for swift justice.