Nagpur Violence Mastermind Arrested, Once Contested Against Gadkari In Maharashtra
1 day, 21 hours ago

Nagpur Violence Mastermind Arrested, Once Contested Against Gadkari In Maharashtra

ABP News  

The Nagpur Police on Wednesday identified the alleged mastermind behind the communal clashes which broke out in Nagpur on March 17, injuring several people, including cops. Fahim Khan — Nagpur Violence 'Mastermind' Who Contested LS Polls Against Gadkari Fahim Khan is the city president of the Minority Democratic Party. According to preliminary probe, Khan allegedly delivered a provocative speech shortly before the clashes erupted, which the police claims incited communal tensions in the area, leading to violence. Violence broke out in central Nagpur's Chitnis Park in Mahal area on Monday at around 7:30 PM, with stones hurled at police after rumours spread that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

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Nagpur violence: Police working to identify 1000 culprits, form 18 special teams to nab them
1 day 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: Mastermind behind the violence arrested
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1 day, 5 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, …

Local politician held as mastermind of Nagpur violence, new FIR says woman officer molested
1 day, 13 hours ago

Local politician held as mastermind of Nagpur violence, new FIR says woman officer molested

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Police have arrested local politician Fahim Khan, president of the Minorities Democratic Party, for allegedly instigating Monday’s Nagpur violence. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the police will dig out all the culprits of the violence even “from graves”. Khan provoked people, incited violence and played a role in spreading rumours that a holy book was desecrated during the …

Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Devendra Fadnavis
1 day, 13 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 police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence
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1 day, 17 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 …

Local politician Faheem Khan, accused of orchestrating the Nagpur violence, arrested; FIR filed against 51 accused
1 day, 20 hours ago

Local politician Faheem Khan, accused of orchestrating the Nagpur violence, arrested; FIR filed against 51 accused

Op India  

Nagpur Police on Wednesday arrested Faheem Khan, city president of the Minority Democratic Party in connection with Nagpur violence. #BREAKING An FIR has been filed against 51 accused, including Minority Democratic Party city president Fahim Khan, for allegedly instigating violence in Ganesh Peth, Nagpur. The FIR includes charges of conspiracy to rape, molestation, and misconduct.… pic.twitter.com/Zz6DFApDhg — IANS March 19, …

Nagpur riots mastermind Fahim Khan arrested, caught on camera spreading rumours
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur riots mastermind Fahim Khan arrested, caught on camera spreading rumours

India Today  

Nagpur Police on Wednesday arrested Fahim Shamim Khan, a local leader of the Minorities Democratic Party, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the communal violence that erupted in the city on March 17, leaving several people injured. Earlier in the day, police released his photograph and a video surfaced showing Khan allegedly delivering an inflammatory speech moments before the violence …

Nagpur communal clashes: Police release photo of mastermind Fahim Khan
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur communal clashes: Police release photo of mastermind Fahim Khan

India Today  

The Nagpur Police on Wednesday released the first picture of Fahim Shamim Khan, the alleged mastermind behind the communal clashes which broke out in the city on March 17, leaving many injured. The 38-year-old Fahim Khan is the city president of the MDP and a resident of Sanjay Bagh Colony in Nagpur's Yashodhara Nagar. Preliminary investigation and a video released …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
2 days, 11 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 …

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner
2 days, 12 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 …

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
2 days, 23 hours ago

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that there was a conspiracy behind the Nagpur violence. VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such kind of a brutal incident was never witnessed before. Those who support Aurangzeb should read history and… pic.twitter.com/CizmWttiJi — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 "The Nagpur incident was unfortunate. #WATCH | …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
3 days, 6 hours ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the violence was a "planned conspiracy". VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such …

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government
3 days, 6 hours ago

Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence 'well-planned attack', Opposition blames government

India Today  

A political slugfest erupted over the Nagpur clashes that left over 30 people injured as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the violence was planned, and the Opposition alleged failure on the government's part. Former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the double-engine government in Maharashtra failed and they should resign. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also termed the …

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row
4 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur violence planned: BJP after 30 injured in clashes amid Aurangzeb row

India Today  

Nagpur witnessed violent clashes on Friday evening leaving more than 30 people injured hours after Hindu outfits held a protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar. Top Points The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office said the police are managing the situation following stone-throwing incidents and rising tensions in Nagpur's Mahal area. Maharashtra Minister and State BJP …

Nagpur LS election: It's ‘Highway Man of India’ Gadkari vs former mayor Thakre
11 months, 1 week ago

Nagpur LS election: It's ‘Highway Man of India’ Gadkari vs former mayor Thakre

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: His 5’6” frame may not seem so imposing, but make no mistake: he’s a political heavyweight from India’s geographical centre. A member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh who later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, Gadkari first made a mark for himself when he became Maharashtra’s public works department minister in 1995. That said, Gadkari did defeat prominent Congress leaders …

Can ‘Fort’ Gadkari be breached?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Can ‘Fort’ Gadkari be breached?

New Indian Express  

UNION minister Nitin Gadkari, the BJP’s choice for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, is set to face a tough fight owing to several factors, including anti-incumbency and a strong Congress candidate Vikas Thakre as his rival. Assembly-wise, while Gadkari bagged 55.9% vote share, Congress’s Nana Patole got 37.6%. A famous face in Nagpur, Gadkari has, in the past ten years, …

Lok Sabha polls a fight between contrasting ideologies: Congress' Nagpur nominee
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls a fight between contrasting ideologies: Congress' Nagpur nominee

Deccan Chronicle  

Nagpur, Mar 26 Congress nominee from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency, Vikas Thakre, on Tuesday said the upcoming elections are a fight between two contrasting ideologies working to save and damage the Constitution, respectively. Addressing the media after filing his nomination papers, the Congress leader alleged that the common people in Nagpur are awaiting justice after the ten-year "misrule" of the …

Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Nagpur
5 years, 11 months ago

Nitin Gadkari casts vote in Nagpur

India TV News  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is the BJP candidate from Maharashtra's Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, cast his vote here on Thursday. Gadkari arrived at the polling booth at Town Hall in Mahal area along with his family members, including wife and two sons, around 10 am. Besides, NCP leader Praful Patel and his family members cast their votes in Bhandara-Gondiya …

N Chandrababu Naidu to follow K Chandrasekhar Rao way in Andhra Pradesh
6 years, 3 months ago

N Chandrababu Naidu to follow K Chandrasekhar Rao way in Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is likely to follow Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao’s strategy in the upcoming AP Assembly elections. Kicking off this campaign, Mr Naidu on Friday said that Mr Jagan Mohan and Mr Pawan Kalyan were supporting Mr Rao who was opposed to the SCS for AP. Mr Naidu’s thinking is that the people …

AAP guns for Gadkari, files complaint against BJP MP Sancheti
11 years, 1 month ago

AAP guns for Gadkari, files complaint against BJP MP Sancheti

Firstpost  

The move came a day after AAP announced that its leader Anjali Damania will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Nagpur, a seat held by former BJP president Nitin Gadkari. Training its guns on the BJP in Maharashtra, the Aam Aadmi Party lodged a complaint with the Economic Offences Wing of the Nagpur Police on Monday alleging cheating and forgery …

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