Ambedkar's statue damaged in UP village

A statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was allegedly damaged by some anti-social elements here, an official said.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Mishrani village of Bhadohi district, CO Gyanpur, Ram Karan said. "After an agreement among the villagers, a four-feet-high statue of BR Ambedkar has been installed on Sunday," the CO said. A case under relevant sections of the IPC was registered against the accused, he said.