Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes
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Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes

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Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes Violence erupted in central Nagpur in the Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday evening, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Nagpur violence: Amid the ongoing violence in Maharashtra, a curfew has been enforced in several parts of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita amid rising tensions linked to the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, according to an official notification from the Maharashtra Police. As stated in the order, on March 17, around 200 to 250 members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal gathered near the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal, Nagpur, to support removing Aurangzeb's grave. It is to be noted here that violence gripped areas in central Nagpur on Monday evening amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

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Nagpur riots: ‘Bulldozer action’ against key accused
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4 hours, 53 minutes ago

Nagpur riots: ‘Bulldozer action’ against key accused

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: On Monday, bulldozers tore down the two-storey home of Fahim Khan, described by the Nagpur police as “an instigator, if not the mastermind” of the violence that consumed Central Nagpur a week ago. Nagpur riots: ‘Bulldozer action’ against key accused According to Khan’s neighbours, Khan’s family went missing on Sunday night, taking their belongings with them. Khan, Nagpur president …

Over 800 communal incidents in less than 3 months in Maharashtra: Cops
11 hours, 14 minutes ago

Over 800 communal incidents in less than 3 months in Maharashtra: Cops

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra witnessed 823 incidents of communal unrest so far since January this year including the violence in Nagpur, with demands for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb and the spreading of distorted facts on social media fomenting fresh trouble, officials said. Maharashtra in 2024 witnessed 4,836 Hindu-Muslim related communal crimes of which 170 incidents were cognisable and 3,106 non-cognisable cases, an …

6 days after violence, curfew completely lifted from Nagpur
1 day, 15 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 …

Nagpur violence: Prime accused Fahim Khan among six booked for sedition
4 days, 14 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 …

Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of Nagpur
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4 days, 14 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

Curfew was lifted or relaxed in some areas of Nagpur on Thursday, three days after violence rocked the city, officials said. Violent mobs went on a rampage in central Nagpur areas on Monday night amid rumours that a ‘chadar’ with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by VHP and Bajrang Dal for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb …

Nagpur clashes: Accused circulated edited videos; glorified violence, says cyber cell official
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4 days, 16 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 …

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence
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4 days, 17 hours ago

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

The Archaeological Survey of India on Thursday covered parts of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhattrapati Sambhajinagar district with tin sheets on two sides amid demands for its removal. A senior district official stated, “The green net covering two sides of the tomb was in bad shape, and the structure was visible to those visiting the nearby Khwaja Syed …

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row
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4 days, 18 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, 19 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: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest
4 days, 21 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

Hindustan Times  

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. The cyber cell in Maharashtra has identified online posts with objectionable content inciting communal unrest amid the tense situation in Nagpur These videos and posts were found uploaded …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
5 days, 1 hour 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: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos
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5 days, 2 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos Notices have been issued under section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000 to ensure immediate take-down of such content. Maharashtra Cyber has identified and reported more than 140 objectionable contents posted to incite communal violence. Bangladesh connection The cyber cell of Nagpur police has identified a …

Nagpur violence: Police form 18 special teams to nab culprits
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5 days, 2 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
5 days, 2 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
5 days, 2 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
5 days, 2 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
5 days, 7 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, 9 hours 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, 10 hours 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, 13 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, 13 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, 15 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, …

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
5 days, 16 hours ago

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in the state. ASI protects Aurangzeb’s tomb Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a ‘Monument of National Importance’. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has backed the demand for demolishing Aurangzeb’s grave, said on …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
5 days, 16 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, 17 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, 17 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, 17 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, 18 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 …

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone
5 days, 18 hours ago

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking …

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city
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5 days, 19 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 …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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5 days, 19 hours ago

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave

The Hindu  

A day after communal violence and arson shook Nagpur during protests against Aurangzeb’s grave, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday continued its demand that a memorial dedicated to Dhanaji Jadhav, Santaji Ghorpade, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj should be built in place of the Mughal emperor’s burial spot. In a video message, VHP general secretary Milind Parande strongly condemned the violence …

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News
5 days, 20 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, 20 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 …

Islamist mob molests woman police officer amid Nagpur Violence, tries to disrobe her while rioting against Hindus who wanted removal of Aurangzeb's tomb
5 days, 21 hours ago

Islamist mob molests woman police officer amid Nagpur Violence, tries to disrobe her while rioting against Hindus who wanted removal of Aurangzeb's tomb

Op India  

On 17th March, a Muslim mob molested a woman police officer in the Bhhaladarpura area of Nagpur, Maharashtra, and attempted to disrobe her during the violence by the mob over Hindus demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. Amid the ongoing violence, a group within the mob got hold of a woman police officer and molested her. Nagpur Violence On the …

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row
5 days, 21 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday drew a comparison to how the United States handled Osama bin Laden’s burial. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde’s remarks came during a heated legislative council debate after he swiped at Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab. They disposed him of into …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates
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5 days, 22 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
6 days, 1 hour 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
6 days, 2 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 …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
6 days, 2 hours ago

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today

India Today  

Senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar said Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, whose tomb was at the centre of a row that sparked clashes in Nagpur, was not relevant today and any type of violence was not healthy for society. Over 30 people, mostly police personnel, were injured in the clashes that broke out between two communities after right-wing outfits held a protest …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
6 days, 7 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
6 days, 7 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
6 days, 8 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, 9 hours 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, 9 hours 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: FIR against VHP, Bajrang Dal functionaries for 'hurting religious sentiments'
6 days, 10 hours ago

Nagpur violence: FIR against VHP, Bajrang Dal functionaries for 'hurting religious sentiments'

Hindustan Times  

Police in Maharashtra's Nagpur have registered a case against some office-bearers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during their protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, officials said on Tuesday. VHP leader Devesh Mishra along with others addresses a press conference, in Nagpur, Tuesday The first information report was registered at the Ganeshpeth …

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs
6 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

On the evening of 17th March, Nagpur underwent violent unrest that left more than 30 people wounded over rumours of the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest by Hindu organisations demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Aasif Mujtaba who claims to be a journalist and an IIT Delhi scholar alleged that it was …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
6 days, 12 hours ago

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP

ABP News  

Amid arson and vandalism in Maharashtra’s Nagpur over demands to raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for such a confrontation, highlighting that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago. The issue is over.” VIDEO | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "The BJP is shameless about …

Nagpur Violence: ‘We doused fire,’ residents describe chaos, say police and fire brigade arrived ‘after miscreants fled’
6 days, 12 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 …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
6 days, 12 hours ago

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 18, 2025 18:35 IST - 7 MINS READ A riot broke out in Nagpur, Maharashtra’s second capital and the headquarters of the RSS, on the evening of March 17. In Pune on March 16, T. Raja Singh, a BJP MLA from Telangana, said: “The Hindus in Maharashtra want Aurangzeb’s grave to be erased. I have only one …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
6 days, 14 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, …

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