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Crime
Ambedkar statue in Etah vandalised for third time in three years, villagers say
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 06:45 AM
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Residents of Etah district allege that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue has been damaged again, marking the third incident within three years.
Etah town in Uttar Pradesh witnessed another alleged act of vandalism, as locals reported that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue had been damaged for the third time in as many years. The villagers said the damage was discovered early this week and that the statue showed visible signs of defacement.
According to the residents, the incident follows two previous attacks on the same monument, each occurring within a three‑year span. Community members expressed frustration, noting that the repeated damage undermines the respect owed to the Dalit icon.
The villagers have lodged complaints with local authorities, urging swift action to repair the statue and to investigate the perpetrators. No official statement has been released yet regarding the investigation or any preventive measures.
The Ambedkar statue, a prominent landmark in Etah, is frequently visited during commemorative events and serves as a symbol of social justice in the region. Its repeated vandalism has sparked concerns about communal harmony and the protection of public heritage.
According to the residents, the incident follows two previous attacks on the same monument, each occurring within a three‑year span. Community members expressed frustration, noting that the repeated damage undermines the respect owed to the Dalit icon.
The villagers have lodged complaints with local authorities, urging swift action to repair the statue and to investigate the perpetrators. No official statement has been released yet regarding the investigation or any preventive measures.
The Ambedkar statue, a prominent landmark in Etah, is frequently visited during commemorative events and serves as a symbol of social justice in the region. Its repeated vandalism has sparked concerns about communal harmony and the protection of public heritage.