3 people arrested for vandalising Ambedkar statue in Hoshiarpur

Punjab: Police have taken major action in connection with the alleged vandalism of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s statue in Hoshiarpur, arresting three individuals. The incident sparked tension in the area, prompting authorities to quickly bring the situation under control. According to reports, the incident occurred late at night or early in the morning when some individuals damaged the Ambedkar statue located in a public place. Local residents noticed the damage in the morning and immediately informed the police. A large number of people gathered at the scene and expressed their outrage.
Regarding the seriousness of the incident, police immediately launched an investigation and reviewed CCTV footage from nearby locations. Based on technical investigations and information received from local residents, police identified several suspects and arrested three individuals. According to police officials, the arrested suspects are being interrogated to uncover the full conspiracy and motive behind the incident. The preliminary investigation has also revealed whether the incident was intentional or had other motives. A thorough investigation is underway. The incident sparked outrage among the local public. Several social organizations described it as an attempt to incite tension in society and demanded strict action against the culprits. The administration appealed to the public to maintain peace and assured that no culprit would be spared. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is considered the architect of the Indian Constitution and a symbol of social justice, and such an incident involving his statue has caused deep outrage among the public. Police say additional forces have been deployed to maintain law and order in the area to prevent any untoward incident. Officials also stated that the investigation is progressing rapidly and the full truth will be revealed soon. The three accused are currently being questioned, and police are trying to determine whether there was a larger conspiracy behind the incident or whether it was merely an individual act. This incident has once again brought social sensitivity to the forefront, and the administration is closely monitoring the situation.