<p>A statue of Babasaheb Bhimarao Ambedkar was vandalised here, sparking a protest by locals, police said on Thursday.</p>.<p>People were irked to find that a book representing the Indian Constitution was missing from the statue's hand on late Wednesday evening, he said.</p>.<p>As the news of vandalism spread, locals gathered at the Ambedkar Chowk and created a ruckus demanding immediate action against the culprits, Kotwali inspector in charge Ritesh Shah said.</p>.<p>A case was registered against unidentified persons and the police had a tough time pacifying the agitated crowd, he added.</p>.<p>Citizens also met Rishikesh Mayor Anita Mamgai on Thursday to submit a memorandum to her demanding stern action against those responsible for the vandalism.</p>.<p>The Mayor condemned the incident and asked the assistant city commissioner to file a report on behalf of the municipal corporation at the Kotwali. </p>
<p>A statue of Babasaheb Bhimarao Ambedkar was vandalised here, sparking a protest by locals, police said on Thursday.</p>.<p>People were irked to find that a book representing the Indian Constitution was missing from the statue's hand on late Wednesday evening, he said.</p>.<p>As the news of vandalism spread, locals gathered at the Ambedkar Chowk and created a ruckus demanding immediate action against the culprits, Kotwali inspector in charge Ritesh Shah said.</p>.<p>A case was registered against unidentified persons and the police had a tough time pacifying the agitated crowd, he added.</p>.<p>Citizens also met Rishikesh Mayor Anita Mamgai on Thursday to submit a memorandum to her demanding stern action against those responsible for the vandalism.</p>.<p>The Mayor condemned the incident and asked the assistant city commissioner to file a report on behalf of the municipal corporation at the Kotwali. </p>