Nagpur Violence: Highlights

Nagpur Violence News Live Updates: Violence broke out in Nagpur over demands to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to arson, vandalism, and injuries to police officers. The unrest was triggered by rumors of an effigy and religious ‘chadar’ burning. CM Devendra Fadnavis condemned any glorification of Aurangzeb and urged calm, while right-wing groups staged protests. Security was tightened in Khultabad, and a right-wing outfit in Uttar Pradesh announced a Rs 21 lakh bounty for demolishing the tomb. Stay with TOI for latest updates

07:53 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Big stones were pelted, says a local

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07:52 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Curfew imposed in several areas

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07:45 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Several vehicles damaged

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07:42 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Security tightened after stones were hurled at police

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07:36 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Security measures and bounty announcement

While Khultabad remained peaceful under tight security, a right-wing group in Uttar Pradesh announced a Rs 21 lakh reward for demolishing Aurangzeb’s tomb.

07:36 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Political reactions

CM Fadnavis stated that it was unfortunate for the government to protect Aurangzeb’s grave given his history of persecution and warned against promoting his ideology. BJP leader Nitesh Rane also referenced the Babri Masjid demolition, urging Hindutva groups to act.

07:36 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Right-wing groups’ demand

Right-wing groups, including VHP and Bajrang Dal, had threatened to demolish the tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’s Khultabad if the state government did not take action.

07:35 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Government appeals for peace

CM Devendra Fadnavis and union minister Nitin Gadkari urged citizens to remain calm and not believe in rumors, while police arrested at least 50 rioters.

07:35 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Rumors trigger clashes

The unrest was reportedly sparked by rumors that effigies of Aurangzeb and a religious ‘chadar’ had been burned by protesters, leading to large-scale violence and chaos.

07:34 (IST) Mar 18

Nagpur Violence Live: Violence erupts over Aurangzeb's grave

Around 40 vehicles and two earthmovers were set on fire, police vans vandalized, and a dozen police personnel, including two IPS officers, were injured in stone-pelting as protests over Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent.

Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Nagpur after violent clashes erupted over demands for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. The unrest began in Chitnis Park, where stone pelting occurred amid rumors of a holy book being burnt, followed by another clash in Hansapuri, where vehicles were torched, police vans vandalized, and multiple injuries were reported.

At least 12 police personnel, including three DCPs, were injured, and 15 people have been arrested so far. Authorities have restricted movement in affected areas, with local DCPs managing vehicular access.

AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan condemned the violence, accusing certain BJP leaders of spreading hatred to divert attention from key issues and demanding a government probe. Meanwhile, BJP MP Anil Bonde alleged that organized crime elements were incited to instigate the violence and blamed the Opposition MVA for fueling tensions.

Right-wing groups had earlier threatened to demolish Aurangzeb’s tomb, while a group in Uttar Pradesh announced a Rs 21 lakh reward for its destruction, leading to heightened security in Khultabad. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari have urged for calm, while Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal imposed restrictions until further notice to maintain peace.

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