Uttar Pradesh: Tension over Ambedkar statue between Dalit and Pal communities in Khatoli

BR Ambedkar. File Pic

Tension prevailed in Khatoli village over the placement of Dr Ambedkar's statue at a disputed land between Dalit and Pal communities, police said.

After the confrontation between the two groups, district authorities have not allowed the placement of the statue at the disputed site.

According to Circle Officer RK Singh, security has been tightened in the Jasola village as a precautionary measures. No permission was taken from the authorities to place the statue.

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