Nagpur Violence: Vandalism, arson and curfew… Silence spreads after violence in Nagpur
Nagpur Violence: Violence broke out in Nagpur amid the Aurangzeb controversy and stone pelting and arson took place between two communities. Many vehicles were burnt. Many policemen have also been injured in the stone pelting. About 50 people have been arrested. CM Devendra Fadnavis has said that no culprit will be spared. Keep refreshing the page to stay updated with news related to Nagpur violence...
Alert in Amravati city after violence in Nagpur
Amravati Police Commissioner Naveenchandra Reddy inspected the city overnight. An appeal was made to maintain peace in Amravati city and not to spread rumors. Police have been deployed in various areas of the city.
Violence broke out in Nagpur due to the dispute over Aurangzeb's tomb. The situation in the area remains tense after stone pelting between two groups.
Curfew has been imposed in these areas of Nagpur
Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Kumar Singal has said that curfew has been imposed in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Lakadganj, Pachpavli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar police station areas of Nagpur city. This curfew will remain in effect till further orders.
Nagpur Police has arrested 15 people so far
In the incident that took place in Nagpur, the police has arrested 15 people so far. Nagpur Police has imposed curfew in sensitive areas of Nagpur. No one can go out in those areas. Curfew has been imposed in about 10 areas. The curfew will continue till the next order of the police.
Nagpur Police has so far detained more than 30 people and is interrogating them. Faces of the rioters are being scanned through CCTV. Nagpur police is taking strict legal action against those who spoiled the atmosphere yesterday
It is not right to break Aurangzeb's grave... Mayawati speaks on Nagpur violence
BSP supremo Mayawati tweeted that it is not right to damage and 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 in such cases, especially against the anarchic elements of Nagpur, otherwise the situation can worsen a lot, which is not right
Vandalism and stone pelting after dispute between two groups
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Visuals from the Mahal area of Nagpur, where a clash took place last night following a dispute between two groups. pic.twitter.com/N2GszenlwG
— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2025
Maharashtra: Scene from Mahal area of Nagpur, where clashes broke out after a dispute between two groups last night.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Morning visuals from the Mahal area of Nagpur, where a clash took place last night following a dispute between two groups. pic.twitter.com/U83N4nNULx
— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2025
BJP is diverting attention by raising the issue of Aurangzeb: Waris Pathan
AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said that we condemn every such violence. The Maharashtra government should investigate why such violence took place. There are some people in BJP who keep spreading hatred. We have been saying that action should be taken against such people. BJP is diverting attention by raising the 400-year-old Aurangzeb issue.
#WATCH | Nagpur (Maharashtra) violence | AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan says, " ...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… pic.twitter.com/nQEIufNgSC
— ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2025
Nagpur violence an attempt to defame Fadnavis government: Anil Bonde
BJP leader Anil Bonde said, protests were held demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Now, in Maharashtra, Congress and NCP (SP) leaders like Jitendra Awhad give statements that if Aurangzeb was not there, then Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj would also not have been there.
#WATCH | Nagpur (Maharashtra) violence | Delhi: BJP leader Anil Bonde says, " 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… pic.twitter.com/qgYLUNXSBN
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
People who are involved in organized crime are instigated to start violence; this is what has happened in Nagpur. Such things are being done to defame the Devendra Fadnavis government. The Devendra Fadnavis government will take strict action against the culprits.
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