Three Arrested for Vandalizing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Statue in Hoshiarpur, Punjab
3 held for vandalising Ambedkar statue in Punjab's Hoshiarpur; SFJ links suspected
Hindustan Times
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Three men have been arrested in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, for vandalizing a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The suspects are believed to have links to the banned group Sikhs for Justice, with investigations revealing they were allegedly paid to carry out the act.
- 01Three suspects arrested for vandalizing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's statue in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
- 02The incident occurred on the night of March 30-31, 2023.
- 03Suspects reportedly linked to the banned organization Sikhs for Justice.
- 04They were allegedly paid approximately ₹50,000 (around $600 USD) for the act.
- 05Ongoing investigations are exploring potential international connections.
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In Hoshiarpur, Punjab, police have arrested three individuals for vandalizing a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which occurred during the night of March 30-31, 2023, in Nurpur Jattan village. The suspects, identified as Gurkirat Singh from Barian Kalan village, and Babandeep Singh and Sahilpreet Singh from SAS Nagar, were apprehended following a police investigation that utilized technical inputs and human intelligence. Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Malik indicated that the suspects were allegedly motivated by foreign-based elements and had connections to the banned organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and its leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The accused reportedly received around ₹50,000 (approximately $600 USD) to carry out the vandalism. Police recovered a metal rod and mobile phones from the suspects, and investigations are ongoing to verify potential international links.
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This incident raises concerns about communal harmony and the influence of external elements on local issues.
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