Man booked for desecrating Ambedkar image in UP's Aligarh

The incident took place in Nagla Sartaj village under the Akrabad police station area, where the accused tore a picture of Ambedkar, trampled upon it and uploaded the video online. As the clip went viral, several Dalit leaders, including local BSP functionaries, expressed anger over the incident and gathered outside the police station demanding action.

Police have booked a man for allegedly desecrating a picture of B R Ambedkar and sharing a video of the act on social media, triggering protests in the district, officials said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Nagla Sartaj village under the Akrabad police station area, where the accused tore a picture of Ambedkar, trampled upon it and uploaded the video online. As the clip went viral, several Dalit leaders, including local BSP functionaries, expressed anger over the incident and gathered outside the police station demanding action. Taking note of the sensitivity of the matter, police registered a case against the accused, identified as Anshul Kumar, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Circle Officer Garvit Singh said that prompt legal action would be taken against the accused. Police said the situation is under control and further investigation is underway.