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Ambedkar statue vandalism in Amritsar triggers outrage

The Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati condemned the alleged attempt to vandalise a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in Amritsar, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party government of negligence.
Punjab Police arrested a man from Moga district for allegedly attempting to damage the Ambedkar statue at the Town Hall on Heritage Street.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that strict action will be taken and that investigations into the incident have been ordered.
Mayawati criticized the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party for using Ambedkar's name for political gain ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls.

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Hindustan Times

Ambedkar statue vandalism in Amritsar triggers outrage

Police arrest youngster, who climbed statue with ladder that politicians used to pay tributes on Republic Day was not removed and damaged it with a hammer.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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India Today

BR Ambedkar statue vandalised in Amritsar, BJP blames Punjab's AAP government

A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which the man could be seen climbing up the statue using a long steel ladder carrying a hammer.

2 months ago·India

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The New Indian Express

Attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue in Amritsar; Punjab CM Mann, opposition leaders condemn incident

The police have arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab for allegedly attempting to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Stree

2 months ago·India

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The Hindu

Attempt to vandalise Ambedkar statue in Amritsar 'shameful': BSP chief Mayawati

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Amritsar and said strict action will be taken in the matter.

2 months ago·India

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The Print

Man held for vandalising Ambedkar statue in Amritsar on Republic Day, Dalit bodies protest

Protests planned in city for Monday. Police has identified the man as a resident of Dharamkot from the SC community, adding that the motive is being investigated.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Latestly

Amritsar: Punjab Police Arrest ‘Few Miscreants’ for Trying To ‘Tamper’ With BR Ambedkar’s Statue on Republic Day

Punjab police said on Sunday that they have arrested a "few miscreants" for allegedly attempting to tamper with the statue of BR Ambedkar in Amritsar's Town Hall area. Amritsar: Punjab Police Arrest ‘Few Miscreants’ for Trying To ‘Tamper’ With BR Ambedkar’s Statue on Republic Day.

2 months ago

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