Defacement of Ambedkar Statue Sparks Investigation

A statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Uttarakhand's Pauri district was defaced with paint. The police have initiated an investigation and a case has been registered against unknown miscreants. They are reviewing CCTV footage and seeking public help to apprehend the culprits.

Authorities have launched an investigation following the defacement of a Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar statue in Uttarakhand's Pauri district. The police were alerted to the incident on Saturday.

The statue, located at a park near Alkeshwar Ghat, was vandalized with red and black paint. Unknown miscreants have been charged under pertinent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, officials revealed.

Efforts to capture the perpetrators involve reviewing CCTV footage and urging the public for relevant information. Senior Superintendent of Police Sarvesh Panwar expressed confidence in securing the arrest of those responsible.

(With inputs from agencies.)