Row erupts in Secunderabad Cantonment over midnight removal of Ambedkar statue

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The Ambedkar statue astatine  Valmiki Nagar Community Hall, East Marredpally, seen installed connected  April 8 (top) and removed (bottom), sparking protests by residents.

The Ambedkar statue astatine Valmiki Nagar Community Hall, East Marredpally, seen installed connected April 8 (top) and removed (bottom), sparking protests by residents. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

A contention has erupted successful the Secunderabad Cantonment country pursuing the alleged removal of a statue of Dr. B..R. Ambedkar by Cantonment and constabulary authorities, citing deficiency of permission. The statue had been installed extracurricular a assemblage hallway successful Valmiki Nagar, East Marredpally, triggering protests from section residents.

According to residents, the statue was erected connected April 8 connected a constructed base, with the volition of subsequently obtaining ceremonial support from authorities.

Published - April 11, 2026 01:23 p.m. IST

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