Punjab Newsline | Ludhiana
The glass panel installed outside the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in Ludhiana was allegedly smashed by an unidentified person after being hit with a stone.
According to reports, this is the third such incident at the site. News of the incident triggered tension in the area, following which members of the Valmiki community and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) began gathering at the spot.
Taking note of the situation, police tightened security in the area. Jalandhar Bypass Chowk and its surrounding localities were placed under heavy police deployment, with personnel stationed at the spot to maintain law and order and monitor the situation.
Advocate Narendra Adya informed people about the incident through a Facebook Live session on his page.
The repeated targeting of the glass panel outside Dr Ambedkar's statue has triggered resentment among members of the community. The identity of the person responsible for the damage is yet to be established.
Police have initiated an investigation into the matter and are trying to identify the accused.
