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Glass Shattered Again Outside Dr. Ambedkar Statue in Ludhiana, Police Deployed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:34 AM
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The glass covering the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar statue at the main square on Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana’s Salem Tabrri area shattered for the third time, sparking outrage among local Valli community and BSP supporters, prompting police deployment.
The glass pane that shields the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar statue at the main square on Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana’s Salem Tabrri area shattered for a third time on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the early afternoon as the statue, a prominent landmark, stood in the heart of the city.
The statue, erected to honor the Bharat Ratna awardee, has been a focal point for civic pride and political rallies. The repeated breakage of the glass has raised concerns about vandalism and the security of public monuments.
Local Valli society members and supporters of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) voiced strong anger over the incident, demanding swift action and accountability. Their protests were met with a calm response from the authorities.
In response, police were deployed to the site to maintain order and to investigate the cause of the glass breakage. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough inquiry will be conducted and measures will be taken to prevent future incidents.
The statue, erected to honor the Bharat Ratna awardee, has been a focal point for civic pride and political rallies. The repeated breakage of the glass has raised concerns about vandalism and the security of public monuments.
Local Valli society members and supporters of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) voiced strong anger over the incident, demanding swift action and accountability. Their protests were met with a calm response from the authorities.
In response, police were deployed to the site to maintain order and to investigate the cause of the glass breakage. Authorities have assured the public that a thorough inquiry will be conducted and measures will be taken to prevent future incidents.