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Crime
Mud smeared on Ambedkar statue in Raebareli village fuels tension
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:06 AM
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A Dr B.R. Ambedkar statue in a Raebareli village was defaced with mud, prompting police deployment and promises of swift legal action.
Recent vandalism saw mud smeared on a Dr B.R. Ambedkar statue in a village of Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, stirring unrest among locals.
Police quickly moved in, stationing additional personnel as a precautionary measure. Officials assured the community that the perpetrators will be identified promptly and face strict legal consequences.
The police chief confirmed that the situation is now under control and urged residents to remain calm while the investigation proceeds.
Police quickly moved in, stationing additional personnel as a precautionary measure. Officials assured the community that the perpetrators will be identified promptly and face strict legal consequences.
The police chief confirmed that the situation is now under control and urged residents to remain calm while the investigation proceeds.