Ambedkar statue vandalised in Punjab

Phagwara (Punjab): A statue of B R Ambedkar was allegedly vandalised at Palahi village which sparked protests by dalits who blocked roads across the district. The statue's raised arm was found twisted and damaged. Led by BSP leader Jarnail Nangal and Ambedkar Sena Moolnivasi Punjab President Harbhajan Suman, the protesters raised anti-government slogans and also threatened to call for a bandh if the culprits were not arrested soon.