A violent clash occurred in two groups on Monday evening in the Mahal area of Nagpur, Maharashtra amid a dispute over Aurangzeb’s tomb. During this time, the miscreants set many vehicles on fire. Stoned and damaged public property. Due to which panic spread among the local people. Many policemen have also been injured by stone pelting. Currently, the situation is under control, the administration has said that no rumor should be taken care of.
The violence took place after claims in which Muslim organizations alleged that members of some Hindu organizations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, burnt a cloth during a protest, on which religious things were written. This protest was done in Sambhajinagar demanding the removal of the grave of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The local administration has deployed additional police force to control the situation and security in the area has been tightened.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed for peace regarding the violent clash of Nagpur. He said that citizens should fully cooperate with the administration in this situation. The Chief Minister said that we are constantly in touch with the police administration and citizens should cooperate with them. Devendra Fadnavis has appealed not to believe any rumor and cooperate fully with the administration.
Union Minister and Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari said that due to some rumors, a situation of religious tension has arisen in Nagpur. The history of the city is known for maintaining peace in such cases. I urge all my brothers not to pay attention to any kind of rumors and keep peace. Do not leave the streets. Cooperate in law and order. Maintain the tradition of peace and harmony, for which Nagpur is known. I assure all of you that the government will take action against those who have made a mistake or indulged in illegal activities. The Chief Minister has already been informed about this situation, so I request everyone not to pay attention to rumors. Please cooperate with the police administration, increase love and maintain a positive atmosphere in the city. This is my humble pleas to all of you.
Eyewitnesses said that public property was damaged and vehicles were set on fire when the situation deteriorated. In the video found from the scene, the burning vehicle and debris are scattered in the entire area. The police reached the spot immediately after the clash started to stop the violence and restore the system. Additional workers have been deployed to prevent further unrest.