A statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of India’s Constitution, was reported missing from Bari village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, merely two days after its installation...!!
A statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of India’s Constitution, was reported missing from Bari village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, merely two days after its installation. The 18-inch stone statue, funded through community contributions, was installed on March 10, 2025.
Upon discovering the statue’s disappearance on March 12, villagers alerted local authorities. Additional Superintendent of Police Vedita Dagar confirmed that a theft complaint had been filed, and an investigation is underway. Two individuals have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.
The incident has sparked protests among villagers and members of the Bhim Army, who are demanding swift action and justice. There are allegations that the theft may be linked to previous opposition to the statue’s installation and attempts to encroach upon the land where it was placed.
Dr. Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow Cantonment, Indore district, remains an iconic figure in Indian history for his contributions to social justice and constitutional development.
A statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of India’s Constitution, was reported missing from Bari village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, merely two days after its installation. The 18-inch stone statue, funded through community contributions, was installed on March 10, 2025.
Upon discovering the statue’s disappearance on March 12, villagers alerted local authorities. Additional Superintendent of Police Vedita Dagar confirmed that a theft complaint had been filed, and an investigation is underway. Two individuals have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident.
The incident has sparked protests among villagers and members of the Bhim Army, who are demanding swift action and justice. There are allegations that the theft may be linked to previous opposition to the statue’s installation and attempts to encroach upon the land where it was placed.
Dr. Ambedkar, born on April 14, 1891, in Mhow Cantonment, Indore district, remains an iconic figure in Indian history for his contributions to social justice and constitutional development.