Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Maharashtra Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb triggered violence in Nagpur. During which several houses and vehicles were vandalized, officials said on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Fadnavis attributes the “heightened emotions” to the release of the movie Chhava. Which depicted the brutal atrocities committed by Aurangzeb against Sambhaji Maharaj.
More than 50 persons have been taken into custody and five FIRs registered in connection with the violence, police commissioner Ravinder Singal said. While briefing reporters, Singal said. “The police have taken more than 50 persons into custody and registered five FIRs at various police stations in connection with the violence.
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Violence erupted in Central Nagpur’s Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday around 7:30 pm, with stones hurled at police amid rumors that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. Which is located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Official earlier said.
As many as 34 police personnel and five other persons suffered injuries. Two of the injured persons were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a hospital. Bawankule told reporters at the Nagpur airport, as he arrived here to review the situation.
Besides, 45 vehicles were also vandalised during the violence, the minister said, and appealed to members of all the communities. To maintain peace in the city and not support any anti-social elements. Strict action will be taken against those who perpetrated the violence, he said.
Clashes sparked by a Hindu group’s demand for the removal of the tomb of a 17th-century Mughal ruler. Police said on Tuesday.
Hindu nationalist group like Bajrang Dal and Vishwas Hindu Parishad demand that the state demolish the tomb. These group argue that Aurangzeb was a tyrant who brutally persecuted Hindus and executed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in 1689. Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb. This led riots in Nagpur.
