Telangana: In Tellapur village of Telangana, some troublemakers tried to damage the statue of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. The incident created anger and concern among local people.
According to reports, a few individuals linked to Hindu groups tried to break the statue. Local residents noticed the act and raised their voice against it. Many people said this was an insult to a great social reformer.
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule worked for education, equality, and social justice. He fought against caste discrimination and supported education for women and poor communities. His work is respected across India.
After the incident, people gathered and demanded strict action against those responsible. They also asked the police to protect statues of national leaders.
The police reached the spot and started an investigation. Officials said they are checking CCTV footage and will take legal action against the accused.
This incident has once again raised questions about the safety of public statues and the need to respect social reformers who worked for unity and equality.