Ranchi: Birsa Munda’ statue situated at Kokar was found damaged on Friday morning. Local leaders rushed to the spot and created a ruckus. Later, the police reached the place and calmed the agitated tribals.

The tribals have demanded swift and strict action. A march has been organised on Friday evening.

Birsa Munda was an Indian tribal freedom fighter and folk hero who belonged to the Munda tribe. He spearheaded an Indian tribal religious movement that arose in the tribal belt of modern-day Bihar and Jharkhand.

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Remembering Birsa Munda: Charismatic voice of tribals, folk hero, freedom fighter