Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Ambedkar Statue Incident Sparks Police Suspensions in Deoria
In a small village in Deoria, a statue of B R Ambedkar was put up without asking the police.
Some villagers threw stones at the statue and at the police officers who were sent to protect it.
Three police officers were suspended because they were not careful enough.
The police chief said the situation was now calm after more officers were sent.
The incident shows how important it is to follow rules when putting up public statues.
A B R Ambedkar statue was installed without permission in Pokharbhinda village, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh.
Villagers threw stones at the statue and at police officers deployed to the site.
Three police officers – sub‑inspector Arvind Yadav, head constable Ramesh Yadav and LIU constable Nageshwar Singh – were suspended for negligence.
Superintendent of Police Abhijeet R Shankar said the situation was under control after additional forces were brought in.
The incident prompted a review of police handling and the suspension of the officers involved.
- Who
- Police officers and villagers in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Stone-throwing incident at a B R Ambedkar statue
- When
- July 31, 2024
- Where
- Pokharbhinda village, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- The statue was installed without permission, leading to conflict
- Location
- Pokharbhinda village, Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Incident
- Stone-throwing at Ambedkar statue
- Police officers suspended
- 3
- Date
- July 31, 2024
- Authority
- Superintendent of Police Abhijeet R Shankar