Violence erupted in the palace area of Nagpur at 8:30 pm on Monday night due to the Aurangzeb tomb dispute. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) burnt the effigy of the Mughal emperor demanding the demolition of Aurangzeb. After this, stone pelting and sabotage started. The miscreants threw stones at the houses and set fire to the roadside. Police was also attacked. DCP Niketan was injured by an ax attack on Kadam. Tear gas shells were released to control the situation and more than 55 people have been detained. Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal said that Section 163 of BNS (like Section 144 of IPC) has been implemented in the city. At the same time, according to media reports, 20 teams of police have been formed to restore peace system. On the other hand, CM Devendra Fadnavis held a meeting with State BJP President and Cabinet Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule late at night. After this, Bawankule left for Nagpur. The CM has asked him to submit the report on the incident. Bawankule is the patron minister of Nagpur. At the same time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is an MLA from Nagpur south-west seat. At the same time, security has been increased on Aurangzeb’s grave in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The SP reported that a SRPF company and two platoon have been deployed in the district.
Nagpur Police Commissioner imposed curfew in many police station areas
Curfew has been imposed in many areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Protection Code (BNSS) after tension demanding Aurangzeb’s removal of the tomb. According to the official order of Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singhal, the ban will remain in force till further orders. Curfew will be applicable in the police station boundary in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakdanganj, Pachpavali, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwara, Yashodharanagar and Kapilnagar.
Use of prohibitory orders, prohibition from people’s accumulation
The police lathi -charged to control the rioters and fired tear gas shells. Quick Response Team (QRT), riot control police and SRPF have been deployed in riot affected areas. More than two dozen people have been detained. Reports of violence also came from Kotwali and Ganeshpeth. The police have banned the gathering of five or more people by implementing Section 163 (previously 144) of the prohibition of the Indian Code.
Police deployed in sensitive areas
A senior police officer said, additional police force has been deployed in sensitive areas. A complaint has been given at Ganeshpeth police station claiming to have burnt a holy book. Action will be taken against those who spread rumors on social media. Appeal to religious leaders for restoration of peace.
Mickels attacked police, DCP seriously injured
The ongoing dispute over Aurangzeb’s grave became violent on Monday. People threw stones at the police after the rumor of burning a holy book of a community in Madhya Nagpur. On Chitnavis Park to Shukrawari Talab Road, rioters set fire to four trains and vandalized more than two dozen vehicles. Two Poklen machines were also set on fire. Stoned at the houses of local residents. In response, stones were also thrown from another group. DCP Niketan Kadam has also been injured in an ax attack by miscreants.
Police used force and also used tear gas
Archit Chandak, DCP (traffic) of Nagpur Police, said that the incident happened due to misunderstanding. The situation is now under control. Stoning was happening, so we used force and also used tear gas. Some policemen have been injured. My leg is also hurt.
Hindu-Muslim clash never took place in Nagpur, Congress MP said keep peace
Congress MP Shyamkumar Barve condemned the violence. He urged people to maintain peace and said, Hindu-Muslim clashes in Nagpur have never taken place. Both communities should maintain peace. Efforts are being made to divert attention from main issues through such incidents.
