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Kalaburagi police have arrested four persons in connection with desecration of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s statue at Lumbini Garden in Kotnoor (D) village on the outskirts of Kalaburagi. On January 24, they were produced in a local court, which remained them in judicial custody.
After the desecration came to light early on January 23, spontaneous protests hit Kalaburagi city, throwing normal life out of gear till evening. A case was registered in University Police Station. Three teams were formed to nab the culprits.
Addressing a media conference along with Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi In-charge Priyank Kharge at Aiwan-e-Shahi Guest House in the city on January 24, Police Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner R. Chetan said that the preliminary investigation revealed that the motive of the offence was to trigger violence.