Amritsar police arrested a man on Sunday after he allegedly tried to damage a statue of B.R. Ambedkar. The statue is located at the Town Hall on Heritage Street, near the Golden Temple. B.R. Ambedkar is a significant historical figure in India. A video of the incident quickly spread online, showing the man using a ladder and hammer to reach the statue.
The Video
The video showed the man climbing a tall ladder with a hammer in hand. Once he was near the statue, it appeared he was trying to damage it. Police reacted quickly, taking the man into custody. Furthermore, they filed a First Information Report (FIR) and started an investigation. This quick action demonstrates how seriously local police take acts of vandalism, especially those targeting important monuments. The police are currently trying to understand why the man did this.
Dr BR Ambedkar statue was defaced using a Hammer on Republic Day in Amritsar.
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This incident has caused concern among members of the community and leaders. Raj Kumar, a former Punjab minister, stressed that national monuments need to be protected. While police have not shared why they think the man did this, the incident has caused discussions about the security of historical places. “This is an outrageous act and we need to take steps to ensure the safety of historical places,” said Raj Kumar. Therefore, this attempted vandalism reminds everyone about the need to protect important cultural and historical items.
What Punjab Police has to say?
Today, a mischievous element attempted to damage the statue of Baba Sahib Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Town Hall. Acting swiftly, the Commissionerate Police Amritsar registered a FIR and arrested the accused. The initial investigation has revealed that the arrested accused belongs to… pic.twitter.com/AkJYxs5z5d
— Commissionerate Police Amritsar (@cpamritsar) January 26, 2025