Ambedkar statue vandalized in UP sparks protests

A statue of Indian constitutional architect B.R. Ambedkar was vandalized in Loni, Uttar Pradesh, leading to local protests. Demonstrators blocked roads and staged rallies in response to the incident. Heavy police forces have been deployed to the area to maintain order. BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar condemned the act, stating it was an attempt to disturb the state's atmosphere and promised strict legal action against those responsible.