Violence broke out over Aurangzeb’s tomb dispute in Mahal area of ​​Nagpur, Maharashtra at 8:30 pm on Monday. The dispute between two parties escalated after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) burnt an effigy of Aurangzeb, following which incidents of stone pelting and arson took place.
Violence escalated after rumour
According to officials, rumours spread that the protesters also burnt a religious text along with the effigy. After this, tensions between the two sides escalated and violence broke out. During this, several vehicles were vandalised and two JCB machines were set on fire.
Police attacked, DCP injured
To control the violence, the police fired tear gas shells. During this, DCP Niketan Kadam was attacked with an axe. Several policemen and civilians have been injured in the incident. The police have detained more than 55 people so far.
Section 163 imposed in the city
Section 163 of BNS (which is similar to Section 144 of IPC) has been imposed in Nagpur to maintain law and order. According to media reports, 20 police teams have been formed to restore peace.
Appeal of CM Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed to the public to fully cooperate with the administration. He said, “We are in constant touch with the police and administration. Nagpur is a peace-loving city, please do not believe any rumours.”
Statement of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that this attack has been carried out under a well-planned conspiracy. He said, “Stones were thrown at the police team. Whoever is behind this incident will not be spared. Aurangzeb was an enemy of this country and strict action will be taken against his supporters.”
Nagpur DCP said the situation is under control
Nagpur DCP Archit Chandak said that the incident happened due to a misunderstanding and the situation is now under control. He appealed to the public not to come out of their homes and not to pelt stones. He said, “Some policemen have been injured and I have also suffered a minor injury in my leg.”
Security of Aurangzeb’s tomb increased
Security of Aurangzeb’s tomb located in Chaturpati Sambhaji Nagar has also been increased. The District SP said that one company and two platoons of SRPF personnel have been deployed there to prevent any untoward incident.
Cabinet Minister Bawankule leaves for Nagpur
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a half-hour meeting with Maharashtra BJP President and Cabinet Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule at his official residence ‘Sagar’. After this Bawankule left for Nagpur. The Chief Minister has directed him to prepare a detailed report on the incident. Bawankule is the guardian minister of Nagpur. At the same time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is an MLA from Nagpur South-West seat.
Police claim – Crowd of thousands pelted stones
This incident took place in Chitnis Park and Mahal area. According to officials, preliminary investigation has revealed that the maximum violence took place in the Chitnis Park to Friday Talab Road belt, where rioters set four-wheelers on fire. Stones were also thrown at some houses. Police is trying to disperse the crowd.
Security increased in Mumbai too
After the Nagpur incident, security has also been increased in Mumbai. Local police have been put on alert, especially police patrolling has been intensified in Muslim-dominated areas like Malwani, Bhindi Bazaar, Kurla, Shivaji Nagar-Mankhurd and Antop Hill. Mumbai Police has met prominent people of all communities and appealed to them not to pay attention to rumors.
Conclusion
The violence in Nagpur due to Aurangzeb’s tomb dispute has posed a big challenge to the administration. However, the police and administration are keeping an eye on the situation and efforts are being made to restore peace as soon as possible. The public has been appealed to avoid rumors and maintain peace. source bhaskar
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