Ludhiana: The glass shield protecting Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in Ludhiana was damaged again, triggering anger among local residents. Police detained a woman after CCTV footage reportedly showed her breaking the glass with a stone.
Police reached the spot on Friday morning after receiving information about the incident. Officials examined footage from CCTV cameras installed in the surrounding area as part of the investigation.
According to the available information, the footage showed a woman allegedly striking the glass shield with a stone and damaging it. Police took her into custody and began questioning her to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Ambedkar Statue Had Become A Flashpoint Earlier
The latest incident comes around four months after a controversy involving the statue led to protests in several cities. At the time, demonstrators blocked roads to register their opposition, disrupting traffic in multiple areas.
Following the earlier controversy, CCTV cameras were installed near the statue to monitor the location and help prevent further incidents.
The latest damage has once again angered local residents. Further details about the woman’s identity, the motive behind the alleged act and any formal police action were not immediately available.
The police investigation is underway.
