'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured
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'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the communal violence in Nagpur appears to be a premeditated conspiracy, and the mob had targeted specific houses and establishments. Speaking in the legislative assembly, Devendra Fadnavis said 33 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, and one of the senior officials was attacked with an axe. Fadnavis's Chhave reference Amid increasing tensions over Nagpur violence, Fadnavis attributed people's anger against Aurangzeb to the Chhava movie and appealed to the people to maintain peace. Calling the Nagpur violence "unfortunate," Eknath Shinde appealed to the people to maintain peace in the state and said the police are investigating if the incident was a “pre-planned conspiracy”, news agency ANI reported.

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Bulldozers action at Nagpur violence key accused Fahim Khan's house
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11 hours, 24 minutes ago

Bulldozers action at Nagpur violence key accused Fahim Khan's house

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday took bulldozer action against one of the accused of recent violence in the city that erupted after “rumours” spread that a ‘chadar’ with religious inscriptions had been burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Nagpur Municipal Corporation team reached the house …

6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur
1 day, 6 hours ago

6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur, Curfew was lifted from the remaining four areas of Nagpur in Maharashtra on Sunday, six days after violence rocked the city, officials said. 6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur Following the violence on March 17, curfew was imposed in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar police station …

Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the cost of the damage caused by the communal violence in Nagpur last week would be recovered from the rioters. Where a bulldozer is needed, it will be used: Fadnavis vows strict action against Nagpur rioters The chief minister, who hails from Nagpur, arrived in the city on Friday night and met …

Nagpur violence: CM Fadnavis says PM Modi’s visit won’t be impacted, warns attack on police personnel won’t be tolerated
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2 days, 7 hours ago

Nagpur violence: CM Fadnavis says PM Modi’s visit won’t be impacted, warns attack on police personnel won’t be tolerated

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Nagpur won't be impacted due to recent violence. The Chief Minister also warned that he won't tolerate attacks on police personnel and said that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators. The Chief Minister also took a swipe at Congress party and said …

Nagpur violence: Fadnavis warns rioters, 'pay for damages or lose property, face bulldozers'
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Fadnavis warns rioters, 'pay for damages or lose property, face bulldozers'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday warned bulldozer action against the rioters, said that any damage caused during the violent clashes in Nagpur on March 17 will be recovered from the rioters. CM Devendra Fadnavis after reviewing the situation said that the state government would recover the cost of damages to properties caused during the recent violence in …

Nagpur violence: Prime accused Fahim Khan among six booked for sedition
4 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Prime accused Fahim Khan among six booked for sedition

Hindustan Times  

The cyber police in Nagpur have booked 38-year-old Fahim Shamim Khan, the Minorities Democratic Party leader arrested for his role in the Nagpur violence, and five others on charges of sedition and spreading misinformation on social media during the unrest, officials told PTI on Thursday. These six individuals are among the 50 accused against whom the cyber police registered four …

Nagpur clashes: Accused circulated edited videos; glorified violence, says cyber cell official
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4 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur clashes: Accused circulated edited videos; glorified violence, says cyber cell official

Live Mint  

One of the accused in the Nagpur violence case “edited and circulated videos” and “glorified violence” on social media, leading to the riots spreading in various parts of the city, Maharashtra's Police's Cyber Cell said on Thursday. He also glorified violent videos,” cyber cell's Deputy Commissioner of Police Lohit Matani told ANI. City limps back to normalcy Earlier today, Nagpur's …

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row
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4 days, 8 hours ago

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party of endangering religious sites and fostering communal discord. As of now, police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in Nagpur violence. Speaking to HT, Yadav also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s grave to highlight historical figures like Shivaji Maharaj and Swami …

Nagpur violence: Police form 18 special teams to nab culprits
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police form 18 special teams to nab culprits

The Hindu  

Police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in the violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, officials said on Thursday. 200 accused identified by police The police have so far identified 200 accused and are actively working to identify another 1,000 suspects captured in CCTV footage of the riots, a senior official said. On Monday, five …

Nagpur violence: Police working to identify 1000 culprits, form 18 special teams to nab them
4 days, 10 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police working to identify 1000 culprits, form 18 special teams to nab them

Hindustan Times  

Police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in the violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, officials said on Thursday. The police have so far identified 200 accused and are actively working to identify another 1,000 suspects captured in CCTV footage of the riots, a senior official said. Nagpur Commissioner of Police Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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4 days, 13 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said.These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube, an official said on Wednesday. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
4 days, 15 hours ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor

Live Mint  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, saying any form of violence is detrimental to society's well-being. "Any type of violence is not good for the health of the society and I think police have taken cognizance of it and so they will get into the details," said RSS chief spokesperson Sunil Ambekar during a press meet …

Nagpur violence: Mastermind behind the violence arrested
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Mastermind behind the violence arrested

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: On the second day after communal clashes broke out in central Nagpur, the city police have arrested Fahim Shamim Khan, 38, a local leader belonging to the Minorities Democratic Party, after he was identified as the alleged mastermind behind the violence. Nagpur violence: Mastermind behind the violence arrested The unrest, which erupted late on Monday night, saw large-scale arson, …

Nagpur violence: Police form 18 special teams to nab culprits
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4 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police form 18 special teams to nab culprits

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in the violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur city, officials said on Thursday. The police have so far identified 200 accused and are actively working to identify another 1,000 suspects captured in CCTV footage of the riots, a senior official said. On Monday, five First Information Reports were …

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb
4 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb Nagpur violence: Cyber DCP Lohit Matani said four FIRs have been registered and information of more than 230 profiles have been sought for blocking. On the role of accused Faheem Khan in Nagpur violence, Cyber DCP Lohit Matani on Thursday said the accused edited and circulated the …

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city
4 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city

India TV News  

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city Considering the people's convenience and law and order, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of curfew from Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police station areas from 2 pm on Thursday. Curfew has been lifted in some areas in Nagpur on Thursday, three days after violence rocked …

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts
4 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cops say no religious text burnt, crackdown on provocative posts

India Today  

No piece of cloth with religious text was burnt during a right-wing protest in Nagpur, police have said, days after communal violence swept the city, leaving several people injured. More than 140 objectionable contents, including posts and videos across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, have been identified by the Maharashtra cyber cell in coordination with the Nagpur …

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb
4 days, 21 hours ago

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

There is ample empirical evidence that riots in India are often orchestrated by vested interests and are not spontaneous eruptions of social tensions. For days since the Budget session began on March 3 in Maharashtra, the ruling right-wing parties have persistently invoked the legacy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a political talking point. Yet, instead of addressing these urgent concerns, …

Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Devendra Fadnavis
5 days ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the attackers of Nagpur violence will be “dug out from their graves”. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who hails from Nagpur, said the situation in the city is calm now Fadnavis was speaking in the Maharashtra legislative assembly following the outrage over the rioters allegedly touching a woman constable inappropriately and trying …

Nagpur violence: Eight VHP and Bajrang Dal workers surrender, granted bail
5 days, 1 hour ago

Nagpur violence: Eight VHP and Bajrang Dal workers surrender, granted bail

Op India  

While the FIR into the Nagpur violence on 17th March has revealed that it was triggered by a politician named Faheem Khan, 8 members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal surrendered before the Kotwali Police in Mahal, Nagpur, on Wednesday after they were also booked in the case. Nagpur Police have named people VHP and Bajrang Dal in the …

Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: The Nagpur police on Wednesday arrested Fahim Shamim Khan, a local leader of the Minorities Democratic Party, said to be mastermind behind the violence that erupted in central Nagpur late Monday night, officials said. A senior police officer said that preliminary investigations and video evidence suggest that the speech of Khan, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against …

Nagpur: Eight VHP, Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Protest Against Aurangzeb Tomb
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur: Eight VHP, Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Protest Against Aurangzeb Tomb

ABP News  

Eight workers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the Nagpur violence case. The Maharashtra police has registered FIRs against office-bearers of the VHP and Bajrang Dal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during their protest in Nagpur demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Sambhajinagar. #WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra …

Aurangzeb tomb row: Did rioters molest women police officer during Nagpur violence?
5 days, 6 hours ago

Aurangzeb tomb row: Did rioters molest women police officer during Nagpur violence?

Firstpost  

Violence broke out in Maharashtra’s Nagpur earlier this week over the tomb of Aurangzeb. Rioters attempted to disrobe her and made obscene gestures toward other female officers, it states The alleged assault on female officer happend as security forces struggled to control a mob of over 1,000 people, who went on a rampage, pelting stones, vandalising shops, and torching vehicles, …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
5 days, 7 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her

The Hindu  

A woman police constable was allegedly molested and her uniform was pulled by a group of rioters during the communal violence that broke out in Nagpur on Monday evening, following protests linked to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. Women cops harassed According to the Ganeshpeth FIR accessed by The Hindu, a mob of people shouting provocative slogans and hurling stones targeted …

Not Chhaava, but liberal mollycoddling of rampaging Muslim mobs is responsible for Nagpur violence
5 days, 7 hours ago

Not Chhaava, but liberal mollycoddling of rampaging Muslim mobs is responsible for Nagpur violence

Op India  

The recent violence in Nagpur was yet another grim reminder of how the Indian Left operates as a protective shield for Islamist mobs, ensuring that every act of aggression is justified, rationalized, or outright ignored. As usual, instead of holding Islamists accountable for their intolerance and violent tendencies, left-wing ideologues scrambled to spin the narrative—this time absurdly blaming actor Vicky …

Not Chhaava, liberal mollycoddling of Muslim mobs is responsible for the Nagpur riots
5 days, 7 hours ago

Not Chhaava, liberal mollycoddling of Muslim mobs is responsible for the Nagpur riots

Op India  

The recent violence in Nagpur was yet another grim reminder of how the Indian Left operates as a protective shield for Islamist mobs, ensuring that every act of aggression is justified, rationalized, or outright ignored. As usual, instead of holding Islamists accountable for their intolerance and violent tendencies, left-wing ideologues scrambled to spin the narrative—this time absurdly blaming actor Vicky …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her

Deccan Chronicle  

A group of rioters allegedly touched a woman constable inappropriately and tried to disrobe her during the violence that broke out in Nagpur city after protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, officials said on Wednesday.The mob also hurled petrol bombs at the police during the violence, they said, adding that the police have so far arrested 51 rioters and slapped …

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages

Hindustan Times  

Curfew remains enforced for the second consecutive day on Wednesday across 10 police station limits in Maharashtra's Nagpur following the violent clashes that erupted on March 17. Heavy police bandobast in the Chitnis Park area where tension prevailed following VHP-Bajrang Dal protests over removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. According to …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters raised provocative slogans, molested woman cop, says report
5 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters raised provocative slogans, molested woman cop, says report

Live Mint  

A First Information Report has been registered against a group of rioters at the Ganeshpeth Police Station for reportedly molesting a woman cop during Nagpur violence. One of the FIRs filed at the Ganeshpeth police station says that a group of people gathered at the Bhaldarpura chowk in the city and started attacking the police personnel. He added, “Taking advantage …

Nagpur violence shocker: FIR claims accused molested woman police officer, made obscene gestures
5 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence shocker: FIR claims accused molested woman police officer, made obscene gestures

Hindustan Times  

An on-duty female police officer was allegedly molested by a man during Maharashtra’s Nagpur violence, a First Information Report registered in this regard stated on Wednesday. The Nagpur violence accused, the FIR said, also made obscene gestures and misbehaved with some other women, including police personnel, during the incident, which reportedly began around 4pm on March 17 and continued until …

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city
Top News
5 days, 10 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city

The Hindu  

“The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city,” a senior official said on Wednesday. Violence erupted in central Nagpur’s Chitnis Park in the Mahal area on Monday, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of …

Female Cop Touched Inappropriately By Accused During Nagpur Violence, FIR Reveals
5 days, 10 hours ago

Female Cop Touched Inappropriately By Accused During Nagpur Violence, FIR Reveals

ABP News  

A First Information Report filed at Ganeshpeth Police Station in connection with the violence in Nagpur has revealed that one of the accused allegedly inappropriately touched the uniform and body of an on-duty woman police official during the incident. The accused also made obscene gestures and misbehaved with other female police personnel of the RCP squad during the clashes, news …

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News
5 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News
5 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates
Top News
5 days, 13 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates

ABP News  

Curfew continued on the second day in ten police station limits of Nagpur after violence erupted on March 17 in the Maharashtra city as a row over the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb resulted in clashes and vandalism, leaving several police personnel injured. Here are the top updates on Nagpur violence: Curfew continues on the second day in 10 …

65 rioters arrested, curfew imposed in Nagpur
5 days, 15 hours ago

65 rioters arrested, curfew imposed in Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: India’s Orange City, not known for communal strife in contemporary history, sustained its visibility on the national stage with arrests of around 65 rioters and imposition of curfew in areas under 11 police stations, a day after violent clashes took place in the city’s old quarters. Nagpur: People stand near charred remains of a car at Chitnis Park area …

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas
5 days, 16 hours ago

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city, a senior official said on Wednesday. Another official said that more than 2,000 armed police personnel have been deployed in the sensitive areas. Violence erupted in central Nagpur's Chitnis Park …

Nagpur rioters molested woman cop, shouted provocative slogans, FIR reveals
5 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur rioters molested woman cop, shouted provocative slogans, FIR reveals

India Today  

An on-duty woman police officer was allegedly molested by a group of rioters who were present during the communal violence in Nagpur which broke out days ago, an FIR registered at the Ganeshpeth Police Station revealed. Additionally, the report also noted that the group of rioters were seen shouting provocative slogans aimed at inciting communal tension in the area. The …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
5 days, 21 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign
5 days, 22 hours ago

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign

The Hindu  

The violence in Nagpur led to a political firestorm on Tuesday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the incident “premeditated”, whereas Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde termed it a conspiracy questioning “where the petrol bombs came from”. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked Mr. Fadnavis to resign if the “double engine government” has failed. Bharatiya Janata Party State chief Chandrashekhar …

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner
5 days, 23 hours ago

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner

The Hindu  

A day after Nagpur witnessed violence in which 34 police personnel and three locals were injured, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said that his team was ascertaining if there was a mastermind behind the communal tension. “A 500-metre stretch at Chitnis Park lane and a 300-metre patch between Gitanjali Chowk and Hansapuri were the only areas which saw a few …

Chhaava blamed for Nagpur Violence: A psychological playbook similar to The Kashmir Files to normalise persecution of Hindus
6 days ago

Chhaava blamed for Nagpur Violence: A psychological playbook similar to The Kashmir Files to normalise persecution of Hindus

Op India  

Islamists and their cheerleaders masquerading as ‘secularists’ have mastered the art of guilt-tripping Hindus for simply narrating their historical persecution at the hands of Islamic invaders. Over the years, a chilling pattern has been observed whenever Hindus attempt to narrate their stories of persecution by Islamic jihadis through films like the recent blockbuster Chhaava based on the life and valour …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested
6 days ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: More than 50 people have been arrested and curfew imposed in parts of Nagpur a day after communal violence erupted in the city over the demands for removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra CM also said that ‘Chhaava’ film has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb, but added that the violence was pre-planned after a rumour. …

Nagpur Violence: ‘We doused fire,’ residents describe chaos, say police and fire brigade arrived ‘after miscreants fled’
6 days, 3 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: ‘We doused fire,’ residents describe chaos, say police and fire brigade arrived ‘after miscreants fled’

Live Mint  

Nagpur Violence: Nagpur witnessed widespread violence on Monday evening, with clashes erupting in the Mahal area and spreading to Hansapuri. Nagpur Violence: Eyewitness Accounts Residents of the Old Hislop College area near Chitnis Park in Mahal reported that a mob entered their locality around 7:30 pm, throwing stones at homes and vandalising several cars. A woman from the Hansapuri area …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
6 days, 5 hours ago

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur remains tense with a curfew imposed after protests against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in the Maharashtra city. Nagpur: Police personnel near charred remains of a vehicle, a day after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that the violence was premeditated, …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence
6 days, 6 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling of recent violence in Nagpur The Shiv Sena leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
6 days, 6 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. The Shiv Sena UBT leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office ‘s lack …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis
6 days, 7 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the communal violence that broke out in parts of Nagpur city on Monday was a pre-planned attack and there was a specific pattern behind the riots by groups of people. Violence broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday after members of Hindu right-wing outfits including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad …

'Chhaava Sparked Anger, But...': Devendra Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots
6 days, 9 hours ago

'Chhaava Sparked Anger, But...': Devendra Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots

ABP News  

Nagpur Riots News: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' seemed to have sparked people's anger. Referring to the rumours of the Quran being burnt, Fadnavis further said: "In Nagpur, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held protests. Speaking in the Assembly on Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "In Nagpur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad …

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