Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Ambedkar Statue Vandalized in Punjab; Khalistani Leader Claimed Responsibility
Someone damaged a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Punjab.
A Khalistani leader said he did it.
The police are investigating.
This is not the first time this has happened, and some political parties are upset and planning protests.
Ambedkar's statue in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, vandalized.
Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun claimed responsibility.
An FIR has been filed against Pannun and others.
BSP Punjab chief condemned the vandalism and threatened protests.
This is not an isolated incident; earlier statues were also damaged.
- Who
- Statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
- What
- Statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar vandalized.
- When
- June 11th
- Where
- Noorpur Jattan village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
- Why
- Unknown, but Pannun claimed responsibility.
Actions Condemned
Responsibility
Vandalism
Actions Condemned
Condemnation of the act and calls for justice.
Responsibility
Claim of responsibility for the vandalism.
- Location
- Noorpur Jattan village, Hoshiarpur, Punjab
- Victim
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue
- Perpetrator
- Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (claimed)
- Charges
- Sections 298 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Political Response
- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) condemned the act and threatened protest.
Sources
Installation of Ambedkar statue in MP HC’s Gwalior Bench complex being stopped by RSS-BJP: Cong
Congress to launch nationwide stir to support installation of Ambedkar's statue at Gwalior HC premises
Madhya Pradesh: Congress To Launch Public Movement To Install Dr Ambedkar Statue On HC Premises