Ambedkar statue ‘desecrated’ in J-K’s Kathua, 3 men detained for questioning

The article reports a criminal incident in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, where a statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was reportedly desecrated. It outlines the factual sequence as reported: discovery of the desecration, immediate police response, identification and detention of three suspects for questioning, statements from local authorities and any community reactions noted. The piece situates the event within the broader social and legal context by mentioning applicable penal provisions for vandalism/occasioning hurt to public sentiment, the investigatory steps taken by police (including detentions and evidence collection) and the authorities’ public messaging on maintaining law and order. The report highlights the sensitivities involved in acts affecting public monuments and the prompt law & order response to such allegations.