Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Ambedkar Statue Damaged in Chittoor, Sparking Protests
Someone set fire to a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in a village.
The fire damaged parts of the statue, and people are very upset.
They blocked roads to protest and want the people responsible to be caught and punished.
The government is looking into what happened, and the Chief Minister has asked for a report.
Officials are working to find out who did this, and they've promised to put up a new statue soon.
A statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was set on fire in Devalampeta village.
The fire started near the statue's base and caused damage.
The incident led to protests and road blockades in the area.
Police and officials have been deployed and are investigating.
The Chief Minister has ordered action against those who damaged the statue and a new one will be installed.
- Who
- Unidentified miscreants, CM Chandrababu Naidu, District officials
- What
- Statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was set on fire
- When
- Early hours of Friday
- Where
- Devalampeta village, Vedurukuppam mandal, Chittoor district
- Why
- Unknown; the incident triggered protests and demands for accountability
Community Outrage
Official Response
Accountability
Community Outrage
Protesters demand immediate arrest and punishment for those responsible.
Official Response
Officials are investigating the incident and have assured that those responsible will be held accountable.
- Incident
- Damage to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue
- Location
- Devalampeta village, Chittoor district
- Cause of Damage
- Fire, possibly from a shed
- Response
- Investigation, protests, and assurance of a new statue
- Official Actions
- Inquiry by CM, Police deployment, and Collector intervention
