Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The glass shield protecting Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in Ludhiana was damaged again on Friday, triggering anger among local residents. Police detained a woman after CCTV footage allegedly showed her striking the protective glass with a stone.
Police reached the spot on Friday morning after receiving information about the damage. Officials examined CCTV footage from cameras installed in the surrounding area to identify the person involved.
According to the footage reviewed by police, a woman allegedly threw or struck the glass shield with a stone, causing damage. She was subsequently detained and questioned as part of the investigation.
The police are yet to establish the motive behind the incident. Further details about the woman’s identity and any formal legal action were not immediately available.
Ambedkar Statue Had Triggered Protests Earlier
The latest incident comes around four months after the statue became the centre of a controversy that triggered protests in several cities.
Demonstrators had blocked roads to register their opposition, disrupting traffic in multiple areas. Following the earlier incident, CCTV cameras were installed near the statue to monitor the location and prevent similar incidents.
The fresh damage has once again caused resentment among residents in the area.
Police are investigating the incident and examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged act.
