The controversy over Aurangzeb’s tomb took violent form on Monday. Violence erupted after a dispute between two groups on Monday night at a palace in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Violence erupted in Hanspuri late at night after the palace. Unknown people vandalized shops and set fire to vehicles. During this time there was heavy stone pelting. Curfew has been imposed in many areas after the violence.
The first violence took place at the palace in Nagpur.
The first violence took place in the Nagpur palace, in which many people were injured. It also includes policemen. The agitated mob set fire to more than 25 bikes and three cars. So far 60 to 65 rioters have been detained while 25 to 30 policemen have been injured.
The violence took place amid controversy over Aurangzeb’s tomb in Sambhaji Nagar.
The violence took place amid controversy over Aurangzeb’s tomb in Sambhaji Nagar. The Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demanded the demolition of the tomb. Both groups also staged a protest in Nagpur on Monday morning, which led to violence a few hours later.
The miscreants pelted stones at the police.
At 7.30 pm on Monday evening, the violence erupted near Chitnis Park in the palace area. The miscreants pelted stones at the police. Police said that this is the most affected area of violence. Here the miscreants set fire to some vehicles. Some people’s homes were also stoned. After this, there was another clash in Hanspuri area near Old Bhandara Road between 10.30 and 11.30 pm. The crowd burnt several vehicles.
Nagpur police say the clash occurred due to rumors.
Nagpur police say the clash occurred due to rumors. Archit Chandak, DCP (traffic) of Nagpur Police, said that the incident happened due to misunderstanding but the situation is now under control. There was stone pelting, so we used force and also used tear gas.
CCTV footage is being investigated to identify criminals. Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Singhal has assured that the situation is under control. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to the people to maintain peace. Meanwhile, Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singhal said that the situation in the city is currently peaceful. He said that the violence took place between 8 to 8:30 pm, in which two vehicles were set on fire and there were incidents of stone pelting.
