Two FIRs have been filed, and 19 individuals have been arrested in connection with a dispute over the installation of a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. The conflict arose after the alleged vandalism of the statue in the Bankeganj area, resulting in heightened tensions in the region.
The situation escalated on Tuesday evening following the reported damage to the statue, sparking a clash between locals and law enforcement during Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations. ASP Amit Kumar Rai mentioned that the dispute stemmed from conflicting plans regarding the land, leading to a confrontation when the village head attempted to install the statue without prior permission.
Locals reported that an unidentified person damaged the statue, triggering outrage among residents and escalating protests in the area. Despite objections from the police regarding the unauthorized installation, the situation was eventually brought under control with the deployment of additional forces and senior officers to maintain peace.
