Nagpur violence updates: CM Fadnavis, dy CM Shinde say clash was a ‘pre-planned conspiracy’


Nagpur violence updates: Police in action after clashes following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025.

Nagpur violence updates: Police in action after clashes following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur, Monday, March 17, 2025.

Nagpur violence updates: Nagpur Police on Tuesday said that over 50 individuals had been taken into custody in connection with the violence that broke out on the night of March 17. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage and social media posts to identify any additional suspects involved in the unrest, which followed rumours that a holy book was burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.…Read More

City Commissioner of Police Ravinder Kumar Singal confirmed that the situation in the area had returned to normal. “The situation is peaceful now, we have imposed a curfew under the area of around 11 police stations. The situation is under control,” he told ANI.

He further stated, “We have taken more than 50 people into custody. Other than that, if people are being seen in CCTV’s and in social media posts of doing such acts of violence of damaging property and disturbing peace, then we are identifying them and catching them.”

The Commissioner also rejected allegations that the police had not responded adequately, stressing that officers were present from the beginning of the violence, which resulted in injuries to 33 policemen.

A curfew has been enforced in several parts of Nagpur under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) due to rising tensions. The curfew applies to the jurisdiction of police stations in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar.

Clashes erupted in the Chitnis Park area of Mahal around 7:30 pm on Monday, with stones hurled at police, leaving six civilians and three officers injured, according to PTI.

The unrest later spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth, intensifying in the evening. Nearly 1,000 people were involved in large-scale stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson, damaging multiple vehicles and homes.

According to the Nagpur Police Commissioner quoted by news agency ANI, the violence peaked between 8-8.30 pm, prompting security forces to intervene.

Violence spread to Nagpur’s Hansapuri area, where unidentified individuals vandalised shops, torched vehicles, and pelted stones following an earlier clash in Mahal that had escalated tensions. A fresh clash erupted near Old Bhandara Road between 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm, during which a mob set several vehicles on fire and damaged houses and a clinic.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari have urged people to maintain peace and harmony following the violence. According to police, quoted by news agency PTI, the unrest began in the late afternoon after Bajrang Dal members staged a demonstration near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal.

Rumours spread that the Quran was burned during the protest, triggering outrage within the Muslim community as videos of the demonstration circulated on social media. A complaint alleging the burning of the holy book was filed at Ganeshpeth police station in the evening.

Latest developments

• Nagpur Police on Tuesday said that over 50 people had been taken into custody in connection with the violence that broke out on the night of March 17. The city’s Commissioner of Police, Ravinder Kumar Singal, confirmed that the situation in the area is now peaceful.

• Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal said that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has been imposed, allowing magistrates to issue immediate preventive orders in urgent situations to prevent obstruction, threats to human life, public unrest, or riots. These orders can be directed at individuals, specific areas, or the general public.

• Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage and video clips to identify those involved, and an FIR is being registered. Police have urged citizens to remain calm and cooperate.

• Ravinder Singal assured residents that the situation is under control and peaceful. Section 144 has been enforced, and people have been advised not to venture out unnecessarily.

• Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Khan described the violence in Nagpur’s Mahal area as “very unfortunate,” urging people to maintain peace. He claimed that the perpetrators were outsiders, not locals, and had come to disrupt the city’s communal harmony.

• Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal criticised the state home department, calling the violence a failure of the administration. He alleged that ministers had been “deliberately making provocative speeches” in the days leading up to the unrest.

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Mar 18, 2025 12:40 PM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘No one has permission to take law and order into their hands,’ says CM Fadnavis in assembly

Nagpur violence updates: Addressing the Assembly on the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal had organized protests in Nagpur. He said that rumors were spread about religious items being burned and described the incident as a “well-planned attack.” He emphasised that no one has the right to take law and order into their own hands.

Mar 18, 2025 12:28 PM IST

Nagpur violence updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis blames Chhaava movie for ‘anger in people’ against Aurangzeb

Nagpur violence updates: Addressing the state assembly on the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the clashes appeared to be “pre-planned.” He acknowledged that the Chhava movie had fueled public anger against Aurangzeb but urged everyone to ensure peace in Maharashtra.

Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde described the violence as “unfortunate” and appealed for calm. He added that police are investigating whether the incident was part of a “pre-planned conspiracy.”

Mar 18, 2025 12:25 PM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘It was planned attack,’ alleges CM Fadnavis in state assembly

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, addressing the state assembly on the Nagpur clashes, stated that a group deliberately targeted police personnel in a planned manner to disrupt social harmony. He reported that 33 police officers, including three DCPs, sustained serious injuries, while five civilians were also hurt, with one in the ICU. Fadnavis asserted that no one involved in the attack on police, regardless of their religious identity, would be spared. He further revealed that the mob was armed and had gathered a trolley full of stones, indicating a clear intent to disturb law and order.

Mar 18, 2025 12:23 PM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad claims, ‘Some people are trying to disrupt the social harmony of the state’

Nagpur violence updates: Speaking on the Nagpur violence, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad urged the people of Maharashtra to maintain peace. She highlighted Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s leadership, emphasizing his inclusive approach. Gaikwad also claimed that certain individuals were attempting to disrupt the state’s social harmony and that politics was being influenced by religion.

Mar 18, 2025 11:58 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Govt is handling situation very well,’ says Union minister Prahlad Joshi

Nagpur violence updates: Speaking on the Nagpur violence, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi told ANI that the government was managing the situation effectively and stressed that such incidents should not occur. He stated, “It is not about this party or that party; whoever has done wrong, the Maharashtra government is taking action against them.”

Meanwhile, Nagpur Police Commissioner, as quoted by ANI, refuted claims that the police had not responded adequately. He highlighted that officers were present from the beginning of the unrest, which resulted in injuries to 33 policemen.

Mar 18, 2025 11:48 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: LoP and Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar asks ‘Why is govt protesting over Aurangzeb?’

Nagpur violence updates: Leader of Opposition of Maharashtra assembly and Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar on Tuesday criticised the BJP-led state government, alleging that the Nagpur violence was “government-sponsored.” He called for a ban on Telangana BJP leader T Raja in Maharashtra, accusing him of inciting unrest. Waddetiwar also questioned why the government was protesting over the Aurangzeb issue despite being in power both at the state and central levels.

Earlier, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, also blamed chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his government for the violence, alleging that the BJP was attempting to disrupt communal harmony in the state.

Mar 18, 2025 11:38 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Curfew in parts of Nagpur after clashes over removal of Aurangzed’s tomb

Nagpur violence updates: Curfew has been enforced in multiple areas of Nagpur after a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb led to violence, resulting in vandalism of houses and vehicles, officials said on Tuesday.

Police said that the situation is now under control.

The curfew covers Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar, and Kapil Nagar police station limits, as per an official release.

Mar 18, 2025 11:21 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: LoP Danve blames CM Fadnavis for clashes, unrest

Nagpur violence updates: Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, accused chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his government of being responsible for the violence in Nagpur. He alleged that the ruling BJP was attempting to disturb communal harmony in the state.

In a video statement on Monday night, Danve directly blamed the chief minister and his administration for the unrest, stating, “I am clearly stating that the Maharashtra government and state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the home department portfolio, are behind the Nagpur violence.”

He questioned how Fadnavis, despite being in charge of the home department, remained unaware of potential violence in his own hometown. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader further alleged that the government had been attempting to provoke Hindu-Muslim clashes for over a month.

“This government has made efforts for the last one month to stoke Hindu-Muslim violence in the state. Such violence would disrupt the daily life of Hindus as well as Muslims, but (the government) wants to reap political benefits out of it. The BJP and its associated organisations are trying to disrupt the harmony in the state,” he claimed.

The violence broke out in central Nagpur on Monday, where police were attacked with stones following rumours that a holy book was set ablaze during a right-wing demonstration demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Mar 18, 2025 11:13 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Why is there a need to instigate such an issue (Aurangzeb)?’ Shiv Sena (UBT) leader questions

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sachin Ahir, addressing the Nagpur violence, urged that the issue should not be politicised and called for immediate action against the culprits.

“We should not do politics on this issue. Immediate action should be taken on the culprits. Why is there a need to instigate such an issue (Aurangzeb)?” he questioned.

The unrest stemmed from the growing demand by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Bajrang Dal, and other fringe groups to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Their agitation intensified on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti, leading to tensions across the state.

Mar 18, 2025 11:01 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘New pattern to scare Hindus… make their own people attack,’ Sanjay Raut takes a dig at BJP-led govt

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut questioned the outbreak of violence in Nagpur, saying that the city houses the RSS headquarters and is the constituency of BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. He expressed scepticism over the incident, stating, “Who can have the courage to spread violence there? This is a new pattern to scare Hindus, make their own people attack them, and then incite and involve them in riots.”

Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal announced that Section 144 has been imposed in the area to prevent further unrest. Maharashtra minister of state for home, Yogesh Kadam, confirmed that 47 people have been detained so far for rioting.

Mar 18, 2025 10:55 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Those who spread rumours should be put behind bars,’ says Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande condemned the violence in Nagpur following clashes between two groups. She said that those responsible for spreading rumours “should be arrested and punished,” stressing that such incidents would not be tolerated in Maharashtra. Kayande pointed out that the large-scale stone pelting and unrest appeared to be premeditated and urged the state government to issue a statement on the matter in both houses of the Assembly.

Meanwhile, authorities have granted the police the power to close roads in the affected areas to maintain law and order. The curfew remains enforceable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), making violations punishable. However, the order exempts police personnel on duty, government and administrative officials, students appearing for exams, and individuals involved in essential services such as the fire brigade.

Mar 18, 2025 10:49 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: VHP wanted Aurangzeb’s grave gone – what followed was unrest

Nagpur violence updates: The unrest broke out following a demonstration by Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) members near the statue of Shivaji Maharaj in Mahal at 8.30 pm, where they demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave and burned his effigy.

A few hours later, rumours spread that members of Muslim groups accused activists from Hindu outfits, including VHP and Bajrang Dal, of burning a cloth inscribed with the holy “kalma” (Islamic prayer) and a sacred book during the protest.

Mar 18, 2025 10:44 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Violence occurred close to RSS headquarters

Nagpur violence updates: The violence broke out near the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters, triggering widespread panic among local residents.

According to eyewitnesses, tensions escalated quickly as miscreants torched multiple vehicles and vandalised property. Videos of the incidents circulated rapidly on social media.

To control the situation, police resorted to lathi-charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse violent mobs in Chitnis Park, Mahal, and other parts of central Nagpur.

Mar 18, 2025 10:33 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat urges peace, calls for maintaining ‘harmony’

Nagpur violence updates: After clashes broke out in Nagpur over demands by Sangh Parivar organisations to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Tuesday urged people to “stay together in harmony.”

She stressed the need for the public to be aware of the facts and not be misled by false information.

“There are some people in the country who take advantage. I appeal to the public to understand the facts and not pay attention to rumours, and to stay together harmoniously,” Sehrawat told ANI.

Following the unrest, a curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), as per an official Maharashtra police notification.

Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal issued an official order stating that the restrictions would remain in effect until further notice.

Mar 18, 2025 10:24 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Reason not clear yet, 47 held so far,’ says Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam on clashes

Nagpur violence updates: Addressing the Nagpur violence that erupted on Monday evening, Maharashtra MoS Home Yogesh Kadam stated that the cause of the incident was yet to be determined. He informed that 47 people had been detained so far, while 12-14 police personnel and 2-3 civilians sustained injuries. Kadam assured that authorities were investigating the matter and that strict action would be taken against those responsible for breaking the law.

The violence in Nagpur led to the vandalism of several houses, vehicles, and a clinic, reportedly following rumours that a holy book of a particular community had been burned during an agitation by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Mar 18, 2025 10:13 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: BJP MLA Sunil Sharma says ‘Aurangzeb cannot be glorified in India’

Nagpur violence updates: Reacting to the clashes between two groups in Nagpur on Monday, Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Sunil Sharma condemned the violence and stated, “We condemn the violence that occurred in Nagpur yesterday. Aurangzeb cannot be glorified in India…”

Meanwhile, on Tuesday morning, BJP MLA Pravin Datke visited the violence-hit Hansapuri area and claimed that the incident was “pre-planned.” He pointed to the vandalism of shops, stalls, and destruction of cameras as signs of an orchestrated attack.

Mar 18, 2025 10:03 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Eknath Shinde calls those praising Aurangzeb ‘traitors’

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde said that those who continue to praise Aurangzeb are “traitors,” stressing that the Mughal emperor had attempted to conquer the state and was responsible for numerous atrocities.

In contrast, he described Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as a “divine force” who symbolised bravery, sacrifice, and the spirit of Hindutva. Shinde made these remarks on Monday night while speaking at an event marking ‘Shiv Jayanti’.

The Shiv Sena leader was addressing a gathering at Gharda Chowk in Dombivli, Thane district, where an equestrian statue of Shivaji Maharaj was unveiled to commemorate his leadership and courage.

His statement comes amid demands from right-wing groups to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.

Mar 18, 2025 9:55 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ criticises BJP leaders, ‘Some neo-Hindutvawadia…’

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana lashed out at BJP leaders over their calls to destroy Aurangzeb’s grave, labelling them as “enemies of the brave tradition of Marathas.”

In its editorial, the periodical accused certain leaders of attempting to incite hatred in Maharashtra, stating, “Some neo-Hindutvawadia are loudly saying they will destroy Aurangzeb’s grave like Babri Masjid was demolished. They just want to spread hatred in Maharashtra. Marathas fought for 25 years against Aurangzeb and finally Aurangzeb who attacked their self-esteem was buried in this soil. They want to erase this entire history.”

Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray dismissed the agitation as “a mere gimmick to distract people from real issues.”

Mar 18, 2025 9:39 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Devendra Fadnavis govt over clashes

Nagpur violence updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra government over the violence in Nagpur on Monday, alleging that the state is being deliberately destabilised to discourage investments, indirectly benefiting the neighbouring state (hinting at Gujarat).

Violence broke out in central Nagpur, with stone-pelting targeting police following rumours that a community’s holy book was burnt during a right-wing group’s agitation demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The clashes left six civilians and three police personnel injured. Authorities have arrested 15 people during combing operations in the Mahal area.

Mar 18, 2025 9:21 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Prohibitory orders have been imposed in several areas

Nagpur violence updates: Several houses, vehicles, and a clinic were vandalised in Nagpur following rumours that a community’s holy book was burned during a right-wing group’s agitation demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Police stated that prohibitory orders have been imposed in several parts of the city due to the violence. However, officials confirmed on Tuesday that the situation is now peaceful.

The most affected area was the Chitnis Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt, where rioters set several four-wheelers on fire and pelted stones at residential houses.

Residents of the Old Hislop College area near Chitnis Park in Mahal told PTI that a mob entered their locality around 7:30 pm, hurling stones at homes and damaging multiple cars. Four cars were vandalized, with one severely burnt.

Mar 18, 2025 9:02 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: BJP MP claims conspiracy to ‘defame’ CM Devendra Fadnavis

Nagpur violence updates: Amid tensions in Nagpur over the Vishva Hindu Parishad’s demand to remove Aurangzeb’s grave, BJP MP Anil Bonde on Tuesday blamed the violence on individuals involved in “organised crime,” alleging they were instigated to create unrest as part of an attempt to “defame” Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.

“Those who are into organised crime, get instigated to start violence, that is what has happened in Nagpur. Such things are being done to defame the govt of Devendra Fadnavis,” Bonde told ANI.

He also targeted Opposition MVA leaders over their remarks, particularly accusing NCP (SCP) leader Jitendra Awhad of praising Aurangzeb.

“Protest was held demanding removal of Aurangzeb’s grave. Now, in Maharashtra, leaders of Congress and NCP(SP) give statements like Jitendra Awhad said that if there were no Aurangzeb, there wouldn’t have been Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj either,” alleged the BJP MP.

Mar 18, 2025 8:44 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Mayawati calls on Maharashtra govt to act against ‘unruly elements’

Nagpur violence updates: As tensions rise over Sangh Parivar organisations’ demand to remove Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday called such actions “not right,” warning that they could harm mutual brotherhood, peace, and harmony. She urged the Maharashtra government to take strict action against “unruly elements.”

Her remarks followed the violence in Nagpur’s Hansapuri area, where unidentified individuals vandalized shops, torched vehicles, and pelted stones. This came after an earlier clash between two groups in the Mahal area, further escalating tensions in the city.

Expressing concern over the worsening situation, Mayawati urged the Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government to intervene firmly.

“It is not right to damage or break anyone’s grave or mausoleum in Maharashtra because this is spoiling the mutual brotherhood, peace, and harmony there. The government should take strict action against such unruly elements, especially in Nagpur. Otherwise, the situation can worsen, which is not right,” the BSP chief posted on X.

Mar 18, 2025 8:32 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Shopkeeper narrates how mob torched his home, vehicles

Nagpur violence updates: A shopkeeper from Nagpur’s Hansapuri area, while speaking to ANI, described Monday’s violence, saying that he had closed his shop around 10.30 pm when he suddenly saw people setting vehicles on fire. He said that when he attempted to extinguish the flames, he was hit by a stone. According to him, two of his vehicles, along with several others parked nearby, were torched.

Another local resident alleged that the police arrived about 1.5 hours after the incident. He claimed that before carrying out the violence, the attackers first targeted and damaged CCTV cameras.

Mar 18, 2025 8:21 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Entire thing was preplanned,’ alleges BJP MLA Pravin Datke

Nagpur violence updates: Amid the violence between two groups in Nagpur, BJP MLA (Nagpur Central) Pravin Datke alleged that the incident was “preplanned” and criticised the police response.

“I have reached here this early morning. This entire thing was preplanned. After an agitation yesterday morning, an incident took place at Ganesh Peth police station, then everything was normal… Later, the mob entered only Hindu houses and shops… First, all the cameras were broken and then the violence was carried out with weapons in a preplanned manner… I spoke to the CP (Commissioner of Police), this is a sensitive area… We called PI Sanjay Singh for two hours but his phone was off… We had been reaching out to the police. When the police reached here, everything was done here… I will also speak to the CM… The images of the perpetrators are in the DVRs. We will provide it to the police… It is regrettable that yesterday, the police did not stand with the Hindu citizens… PIs like Sanjay Singh don’t listen to the citizens… A large part of the mob came from the outside,” Datke said.

The violence followed a Monday protest where 200-250 VHP and Bajrang Dal members gathered near the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal, Nagpur, demanding Aurangzeb’s grave removal. Protesters raised slogans and displayed a green cloth with cow dung cakes.

Later, around 7:30 pm, a separate gathering of 80-100 people in Bhaldarpura escalated tensions, causing public distress and disrupting movement.

Mar 18, 2025 8:08 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘Situation is peaceful,’ says police commissioner Ravinder Singal

Nagpur violence updates: Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal on Monday reassured residents that the violence had been brought under control and that the “situation is now peaceful.”

Authorities have imposed Section 144 along with a curfew in the area, instructing people to avoid stepping out unless necessary.

The clashes erupted in Nagpur’s Mahal area, where a mob of nearly 1,000 people carried out large-scale stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson. Several police personnel were injured, and multiple vehicles and homes were damaged. According to the police commissioner, the violence took place between 8 and 8:30 pm.

Mar 18, 2025 8:00 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Tear gas fired as vehicles torched, stones pelted amid clashes between two groups

Nagpur violence updates: Violence erupted in Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday evening, with incidents of stone-pelting and vandalism reported. A police officer confirmed that a few police personnel sustained injuries, but assured that the situation is now under control.

A Fire Brigade official told ANI that two JCBs were set on fire, along with several other vehicles being damaged. “One fireman is injured,” the official added.

DCP Nagpur Archit Chandak, who also suffered an injury, told ANI, “This incident occurred due to some miscommunication. The situation is under control right now. Our force here is strong. I appeal to everyone to not step out or pelt stones. Stone pelting was taking place, so we displayed a show of force and also used tear gas. A few vehicles were set ablaze, we doused off the fire by calling Fire Brigade. A few police personnel were injured, I too sustained a little injury in my leg during stone-pelting.”

Mar 18, 2025 7:51 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: CM Devendra Fadnavis says ‘Don’t believe in rumours’

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Monday urged citizens to support law enforcement and refrain from believing or spreading rumours.

Fadnavis said that the police and administration are actively managing the situation following incidents of stone-pelting and rising tensions in Nagpur’s Mahal area.

“Police and the administration are handling the situation after stone-pelting and tensions in Mahal. The Chief Minister has appealed to citizens to fully cooperate with authorities. We are in constant touch with the police administration, and residents should assist them. Nagpur has always been a peaceful and cooperative city, and this tradition must continue. In this context, the CM urges everyone not to believe in rumours and to extend full support to the administration,” the Chief Minister’s Office stated.

Mar 18, 2025 7:47 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra Congress chief criticises government over ‘failure’

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal blamed the state home department for the violence that broke out in Nagpur on Monday, calling it a “failure” on their part. He also alleged that ministers had been “deliberately making provocative speeches” in recent days.

Unrest spread across central Nagpur in the evening following rumours that a holy book belonging to the Muslim community was burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. The city witnessed multiple incidents of stone-pelting and arson.

Describing the violence as unfortunate and unnecessary, Sapkal urged residents of Vidarbha’s largest city to remain calm and maintain peace.

Mar 18, 2025 7:34 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: ‘A Hindu-Muslim clash has never happened here before,’ says Cong MP

Nagpur violence updates: Congress MP Shyamkumar Barve, speaking in Delhi, condemned the violence and called for peace.

He said, “The kind of attempt being made, a Hindu-Muslim clash has never happened in Nagpur. I want to appeal to both communities to maintain peace… an attempt is being made to divert attention from key issues through such incidents.”

Mar 18, 2025 7:30 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: After unrest in Mahal, clashes erupted in Hansapuri

Nagpur violence updates: Violence broke out in Nagpur’s Hansapuri area as unidentified individuals vandalized shops, set vehicles on fire, and pelted stones, escalating tensions that had already risen following an earlier clash between two groups in the Mahal area on Monday, according to reports cited by news agency ANI.

An eyewitness from Hansapuri recounted the chaotic scene, describing how a masked group unleashed violence. “A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarves. They had sharp weapons, stickers, and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalised shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles,” the eyewitness said.

Mar 18, 2025 7:26 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra Minority Commission chairman says ‘outsiders involved’

Nagpur violence updates: Maharashtra Minority Commission chairman Pyare Khan described the recent violence in Nagpur’s Mahal area as “very unfortunate,” urging people to maintain peace. He claimed that those responsible were outsiders, not locals, and accused them of orchestrating unrest in a city known for its communal harmony.

Khan highlighted Nagpur’s tradition of interfaith unity, saying, “This is a very unfortunate incident, and such violence should not have happened in Nagpur, a place known for its saints. During Ram Navami, Muslims here set up tents to welcome Hindus. There is a Dargah where people from all religions–Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians–come to pray.”

He further alleged that anti-social elements from outside the city were responsible for the clashes. “The people involved in this violence are not from Nagpur. Some anti-social elements came from outside and created unrest,” he claimed.

Mar 18, 2025 6:47 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan says, ‘Certain people in BJP keep spreading hatred’

Nagpur violence updates: AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan condemned the violence and urged the Maharashtra government to investigate the reasons behind it. He accused certain BJP members of spreading hatred, stating, “We condemn every such violence… Maharashtra govt should probe why such violence happened. There are certain people in BJP, who keep spreading hatred… we kept saying there should be action against such people… BJP is diverting attention by taking up an issue of 400-year-old Aurangzeb.”

The unrest initially began in Nagpur’s Mahal area following a clash between two groups. A mob of nearly 1,000 people engaged in stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson, resulting in injuries to several police personnel and damage to multiple vehicles and homes.

Mar 18, 2025 6:32 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Pawan Khera alleges BJP’s involvement, ‘A game is being played’

Nagpur violence updates: Congress leader Pawan Khera held the BJP-led government responsible for the violence in Nagpur’s Mahal area, accusing it of failing to maintain law and order. He questioned how such unrest could occur in a city with a 300-year history of communal harmony, alleging that some political parties were deliberately inciting tensions for their own benefit.

Khera stated, “A riot broke out in Mahal, the hometown of Maharashtra’s Chief Minister. Nagpur has a 300-year-old history, and no riot has ever happened here before. We should ask why such a situation has arisen.”

Highlighting that the BJP is in power at both the Centre and the state, he asked, “If the VHP and Bajrang Dal organised a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, did the government make no arrangements to maintain law and order?”

Mar 18, 2025 6:18 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: What will the curfew mean for the residents of Nagpur?

Nagpur violence updates: The official order from Maharashtra Police stated that a “communication ban (curfew)” has been imposed in the affected areas under Section 163 to prevent further incidents and maintain peace.

According to the order, “During the lockdown period, no person should go out of the house for any reason other than medical reasons, nor should more than five people gather inside it. Also, orders are passed to prohibit spreading any kind of rumour, prohibiting doing all such acts.”

To uphold law and order, police have been given the authority to close roads in the affected areas. Violating the curfew “remains punishable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).”

However, the order specifies that it “will not be applicable to police officers/employees on duty as well as government/administrative officers/employees, students appearing for essential services, and persons related to the fire brigade and various departments.”

Mar 18, 2025 6:15 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: What led to the violenct clashes?

Nagpur violence updates: According to the official Maharashtra Police notification, on Monday, March 17, around 200 to 250 members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal assembled near the Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal, Nagpur, in support of removing Aurangzeb’s grave. The protesters raised slogans demanding its removal and displayed a symbolic green cloth filled with cow dung cakes.

Later, around 7.30 pm, a crowd of 80 to 100 people gathered in Bhaldarpura, escalating tensions and disrupting law and order. The order stated that the gathering caused public distress and obstructed movement on the roads.

Mar 18, 2025 6:12 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Curfew imposed in these areas amid clashes

Nagpur violence updates: A curfew has been enforced in multiple areas of Nagpur under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) amid tensions over demands to remove Aurangzeb’s grave, according to an official Maharashtra Police notification.

The restrictions will remain in effect until further notice, as per the order issued by Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal.

The curfew applies to the jurisdiction of police stations in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar.

Mar 18, 2025 5:54 AM IST

Nagpur violence updates: Police impose Section 144, curfew say situation stable

Nagpur violence updates: Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said on Monday that the situation is now peaceful and under control. A curfew and Section 144 have been enforced, and authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary movement.

Clashes erupted in Nagpur’s Mahal area following a dispute between two groups. Police are working to identify and arrest those involved.

The violence saw nearly 1,000 people engaging in large-scale stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson, resulting in injuries to several police personnel and damage to multiple vehicles and homes.



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