How did the fight for Aurangzeb’s tomb flare up Nagpur, how did violence erupt in Mahal and Hanspuri?

Nagpur. There was a violent clash between two groups in Mahal area of ​​Nagpur, Maharashtra on Monday. After which the miscreants set many vehicles on fire. Also, public property was damaged by pelting stones. Many policemen were injured in this stone pelting. After this, the second clash took place on Purana Bhandara Road in Hanspuri area between 10:30 and 11:30 pm. Where a mob burnt many vehicles and vandalized houses. At present, there is peace and a large number of police forces have been deployed. In such a situation, let us know how the violence erupted?

How and when did the violence erupt?
There was a violent clash between two groups in Mahal area of ​​Nagpur, Maharashtra on Monday evening. During this, the miscreants vandalized many vehicles and then set them on fire. They also damaged public property. Many policemen were also injured in this clash. It is said that this violence happened after claims in which organizations of one religion accused organizations of another religion of burning a cloth during the protest. The cloth which was burnt had religious things written on it.

It is being said that this protest was done to demand the removal of the tomb of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Sambhajinagar. At present, the situation is under control and heavy police force has been deployed in the area.

Section 163 implemented in Nagpur
After the violence, Section 163 of BNS has been implemented in Nagpur. CM Fadnavis and Gadkari have appealed for peace. At the same time, Congress criticized BJP for the Nagpur violence, saying that this has revealed the real face of the ruling party’s ideology.

25-30 vehicles were burnt
Cyber ​​police’s help is being taken to prevent the spread of rumors in Nagpur. 25-30 two-wheelers and 2-3 cars were reportedly burnt in the violence. DCP Nagpur Archit Chandak said, “This incident happened due to some misunderstanding. The situation is under control now. Our force is strong here. I appeal to everyone not to come out or pelt stones. There was stone pelting, so we showed force and also used tear gas. Some vehicles were set on fire, we called the fire brigade and extinguished the fire. Some police personnel were injured, I also got a little injury in my leg during the stone pelting. But we urge everyone to maintain peace.

Do not believe in rumours. Do not disturb law and order and cooperate with the police. We are taking legal action.” Nagpur Police said – After the incident of stone pelting and arson in Mahal area, Nagpur Police has imposed prohibitory orders in the city. So far more than 20 people have been detained. Police is investigating CCTV footage and other video clips with them to identify the criminals. The process of FIR is going on in the case. Police has also appealed to maintain peace in the city and cooperate in maintaining law and order in Nagpur.

Congress targeted BJP
Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “A riot broke out in the Mahal area of ​​Nagpur, the hometown of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Nagpur is a 300-year-old city. There has been no riot in Nagpur in the history of these 300 years. We all should ask why such a situation arose. There is a BJP government both at the center and in the state. If VHP and Bajrang Dal protested demanding removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, did the government not make any arrangements to maintain law and order? Congress party and all of us appeal to the people of Nagpur to maintain peace. A game is being played and 300 years old history is being changed.

Security beefed up in Sambhajinagar after demand to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
Security has been beefed up around the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district amid threats by right-wing groups to remove it. Police have made registration mandatory for visitors and have sought identity documents from tourists. Police have set up several security checkpoints on the route from the entrance of the Khultabad city to the grave site after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis demanding removal of the tomb.

The memorandum highlights Aurangzeb’s controversial history, especially his conflicts with the Marathas, and calls it a symbol of “tyranny and slavery” to justify the removal of the tomb. The VHP has cited Aurangzeb’s role in the assassination of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Maratha warrior king Shivaji Maharaj, and also cited the alleged destruction of temples in Kashi, Mathura and Somnath.

Know the timeline of the Nagpur violence
A Shiva Jayanti program was organized in front of Shivaji Maharaj’s effigy located in the palace complex of Nagpur from 7 to 9 am. At 12 noon, people of one religion demonstrated demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. During this, activists covered Aurangzeb’s effigy with a green sheet and burned it. After this incident, rumors spread in other religions. Some youths of the area started gathering after 5 pm. At around 7 pm, youths of other religion came on the road and started sloganeering. In a short while, thousands of youths came and started pelting stones at the police.

Violence broke out after 7.30. People’s cars and bikes were burnt. People’s houses were pelted with stones. Police was pelted with stones. In retaliation, the police first resorted to lathicharge, but when the situation did not improve, tear gas shells were fired. During this, the miscreants also burnt a crane. More than 25 miscreants were detained in this violence. More than 15 policemen and 5-6 civilians have been injured. Cyber ​​police has started investigating more than 100 suspicious social media accounts. Police has found some video footage, on this basis investigation is being done.