Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Case Filed Over Demolition of Ambedkar Statue at Press Club
A press club in Warangal is in trouble after a complaint about the demolition of a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Someone said the press club leaders pulled it down while working on the building.
Now, the police are involved, and the leaders are facing serious charges, including those related to harming public property and the SC/ST Act.
This has also exposed arguments within the press club, like how long the current leaders have been in charge and when new elections will happen.
Some journalists are upset and want action taken, while others are also being accused of trespassing.
A case was filed against the Greater Warangal Press Club office-bearers regarding the demolition of an Ambedkar statue.
The incident occurred on August 7 during the demolition of the press club's compound wall.
The complaint alleges the statue was pulled down using ropes tied around its neck.
Charges include sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, and the SC/ST Act.
Internal disputes within the press club, including delayed elections, are highlighted.
- Who
- Office-bearers of the Greater Warangal Press Club, including president Vemula Nagaraju and secretary Bollaram Sadaiah.
- What
- A case has been registered against the Greater Warangal Press Club office-bearers for allegedly demolishing an Ambedkar statue.
- When
- August 7
- Where
- Subedari Police Station in Hanamkonda
- Why
- The demolition of the Ambedkar statue and associated internal disputes within the press club led to the case.
Journalists' perspective
Press Club's perspective
Allegations and Counter-allegations
Journalists' perspective
Demolition of Ambedkar statue
Press Club's perspective
Allegations against journalists entering club premises without permission.
Legal recourse
Journalists' perspective
Demanding action against the press club leaders
Press Club's perspective
Seeking redressal through the Human Rights Commission.
- Accused
- Vemula Nagaraju, Bollaram Sadaiah, and two others.
- Complaint Filed By
- Bantu Raj Lenin
- FIR Number
- 456/2025
- Statue Installation
- Approximately 30 years ago by locals.
- Current Committee Tenure
- Expired December 2024