Nagpur violence : Several vehicles were set on fire in Nagpur, Maharashtra after the violence erupted on the night of 17 March. The uncontrolled mob vandalized several shops and pelted stones at them. In the palace area of Nagpur, two groups clashed and later the fire of violence also reached Hanspuri area. Tension in the city has increased after the terrorist attack by unknown mob. Curfew has been ordered to be imposed in many areas of Nagpur.
How did the violence begin?
There has been a long dispute over the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra. Hindu organizations are demanding the removal of the tomb. In such a situation, the effigy of Aurangzeb was burnt by the Bajrang Dal yesterday. However, violence erupted after the rumor of burning the holy book. Several policemen have also been injured in the violence. On Monday evening, a complaint was lodged in Ganeshpeth area, accusing them of burning holy texts. After which gradually crowds started gathering in different areas and violence started. An uncontrolled mob set fire to several vehicles between 10:30 and 11:30 in Hanspuri area near the old Bhandara Road in Nagpur. Many houses and clinics were also vandalized.
Chief Minister appealed to maintain peace
The police have immediately started investigating the violence in the palace area and detained 15 people. Here the police also had to lathi-charged to disperse the crowd. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to the people to maintain peace. He said, ‘Nagpur is a peaceful city and this city is known for living in harmony. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumors. We are constantly in touch with the police and you should also cooperate with the officers.
Violence took place in a planned manner: Shinde
The police have immediately started investigating the violence in the palace area and detained 15 people. Here the police also had to lathi-charged to disperse the crowd. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to the people to maintain peace. He said, ‘Nagpur is a peaceful city and this city is known for living in harmony. Do not pay attention to any kind of rumors. We are constantly in touch with the police and you should also cooperate with the officers.
