Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Ambedkar Statue Vandalized in Lucknow
A statue of B R Ambedkar was damaged by unknown people in a village in Lucknow.
The police were told about it early in the morning and went to the spot.
Many villagers came to see what happened, and the police talked to them to keep the situation calm.
The police are now looking at camera footage to find out who did it and have put more police in the village to keep it safe.
They have also started an investigation to find out more.
A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalized in Bahru village, Kakori block, Lucknow.
The incident occurred on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
Police were informed around 7:30 am on Thursday and reached the spot.
Around 50-60 villagers gathered, and the ACP held discussions to calm the situation.
An FIR has been filed, CCTV footage is being scanned, and additional police have been deployed.
- Who
- Unidentified persons vandalized the statue; police and villagers responded.
- What
- A statue of B R Ambedkar was vandalized.
- When
- On the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- In Bahru village, Kakori block, Lucknow.
- Why
- The reason for the vandalism is unknown.
- Location
- Bahru village, Kakori block, Lucknow
- Time of Incident
- Intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday
- Reporting Time
- 7:30 am on Thursday
- Action Taken
- FIR filed, CCTV footage being scanned, additional police deployed
- Villagers' Response
- 50-60 villagers gathered, ACP held discussions, crowd dispersed after assurances