Dalit, 19, shot in clash over Bihar Ambedkar statue, 3 held

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on April 18, 2024

Violent clash in Patna over Bhimrao Ambedkar statue installation led to casualties. Police intervention failed to prevent escalation, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Victims admitted to hospitals, deceased's body handed over post postmortem.

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