Nueva Delhi: Violence broke out in the Nagpur Hansapuri area, since unidentified individuals destroyed stores, burned vehicles and threw stones, after a previous clash in the Mahal area that had already intensified the tensions in the city, according to the reports.
The riots intensified after rumors circulated on the burning of a religious book, triggering the widespread stone fight, vandalism and the fire caused.
Mahal and Hansapuri were the worst affected areas, with burning vehicles and tents damaged by unidentified attackers. Violence broke out just two kilometers from the RSS headquarters, increasing security concerns.
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To control the situation, the NAGPUR police imposed prohibit measures under section 163 of section 144 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha and applied section 144, which prohibits great meetings. A curry touch has been imposed on several areas. Police are reviewing CCTV images to identify others involved.
50 arrested in police repression
At least 10 riot commands, two senior police officers and two firefighters suffered serious injuries during violence, while an agent remains in a critical condition in the hospital.
The mobs set fire to two excavators and 40 vehicles, including police trucks, since security forces faced challenges to control the situation. In response, the Police launched a large -scale repression, arrested 50 uproar, while the Ministry of Interior (MHA) sought a report on disturbances.
Nagpur prepares for the expected visit of PM Modi in the midst of disturbances
While Nagpur is about recent violence, the city is preparing for the expected visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 30. This will be his first public appearance along with the head of RSS Mohan Bhagwat since his third term began.
Government and political reactions
The Nagpur police commissioner, Ravinder Singgal, assured the residents that the situation is now under control and urged them not to believe in rumors. “We have imposed section 144, they have already been told that they do not leave unnecessarily or take the law in their own hands. Do not create rumors. Except in this area, the entire city is peaceful,” he said.
The Prime Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, asked for peace, highlighting the history of Nagpur community harmony. “Nagpur is a peaceful city where people share joys and sorrows.
Meanwhile, the leader of Congress, Pawan Khera, attacked the state government led by BJP, blaming him for not maintaining the law and order and accusing political parties to feed the tensions.
“If the VHP and Bajrang Dal organized a protest that demanded the elimination of the tomb of Aurengzeb, did the government make any agreement to maintain the law and order?” He questioned.
Current situation and political row
Security forces are searching to stop those responsible for violence. The authorities have asked people to remain calm, avoid unnecessary trips and do not spread erroneous information. The situation is being monitored closely to avoid further disturbances.
The riots also caused a political row in the Maharashtra assembly. The head of the State Congress, Harshvardhan Sapkal, compared CM with the ruler Mogol Aurengzeb, calling him a cruel ruler. His comments led a uproar in the ongoing budget session, with the leaders of Mahayuti demanding legal actions against him.
VHP, Bajrang Dal Rally in Nagpur
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal made a demonstration in Nagpur on Monday, demanding the elimination of the tomb of Emperor Mogol Aurengzeb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The right -wing activists gathered in the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the area of Mahal, singing slogans and burning an effigy of Aurengzeb.
Row on Aurengzeb
This controversy about Aurengzeb has also been fed by the newly released Vicky Kaushal-Starrer movie Chhavathat portrays the conflict between the ruler Marathha Chhatrapati Sambhaji and Aurengzeb after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji.
The problem is related to a larger historical change, since Aurengabad was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinar in June 2022 to honor Sambhaji Bhosale, the second Chhatrapati of the Marathha empire.