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Vandalism of Ambedkar statue sparks protest in Ghaziabad, suspects detained
Unidentified persons vandalised a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Loni, Ghaziabad, late on April 18 near Indrapuri Colony. A sit-in protest on April 19 disrupted traffic on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway. Police detained several suspects for questioning in connection with the incident.
Why It Matters
The incident triggered a public protest and police investigation, underscoring tensions around symbolic acts and public order in Ghaziabad.
Timeline
3 Events
Suspects detained for questioning
April 19, 2026
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural) Surendra Nath Tiwari said several suspects have been detained for questioning in connection with the incident that occurred the previous night near Indrapuri Colony.
Protest and traffic disruption after vandalism
April 19, 2026
The vandalism sparked a sit-in protest that led to traffic disruption on the Delhi-Saharanpur Highway.
Vandalism reported at Ambedkar statue in Loni
April 18, 2026
Unidentified persons vandalised a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Loni, Ghaziabad, near Indrapuri Colony, during late Saturday night.