Statue Vandalism Sparks Outrage in Sultanpur

A statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Belasda village, Sultanpur district, was vandalized, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation. The incident occurred in Ambedkar Park where the statue stood for decades. Police have repaired the statue and are pursuing legal action.

Unidentified individuals have reportedly vandalized a statue of B.R. Ambedkar inside a park at Belasda village in the Sultanpur district, drawing attention from local authorities.

The authorities have initiated an investigation into the destruction of the statue, which had a long-standing presence in Ambedkar Park. On Thursday morning, villagers discovered the statue disfigured and reported it to the police.

Sub-Inspector Satyendra Kumar Singh of Kotwali Dehat police station stated, “We are investigating the incident. The damaged statue has been repaired and legal action will follow based on the complaint filed.”

(With inputs from agencies.)