Violence broke out in central Nagpur on Monday evening (Mar 17) amid the row over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb&rsquo;s tomb. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed for peace, urging people not to believe in rumours.
Reportedly, the clash erupted following rumours that the Muslim holy book was burned by a right-wing group. According to officials, four people have been injured.
News agency PTI reported stones were pelted at the security personnel in Central Nagur. The violence also spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, said officials.
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To disperse the crowd, police resorted to firing tear gas shells in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. Section 144 has been imposed, and people have been directed not to step out unless necessary.
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<h2>What led to violence?</h2>
Reportedly, things became violent in the afternoon when the members of the Hindu right-wing group Bajrang Dal staged a protest near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in the Mahal area. The group has called for the removal of Aurangzeb&rsquo;s tomb
Videos of the demonstration quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage from the Muslim community, reported PTI, citing police officials.
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Ganeshpeth police station registered a complaint in the evening over the alleged burning of the Islamic holy book.
Following the complaint, large crowds of Muslim community members gathered at various parts of the city, including Mahal, Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, and Chitanvis Park. Police used tear gas to control the crowd.
<h2>Bajrang Dal denies allegations</h2>
Bajrang Dal has denied the allegations, saying that they had only burned an effigy of Aurangzeb during demonstrations.
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Security was tightened in the sensitive areas of Nagpur city following the violence. A senior police official confirmed that Riot Control Police, Quick Response Teams (QRT), and State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel were deployed. Additional police officers were also summoned to increase security.
<h2>Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Union Minister Gadkari urge peace</h2>
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday night (Mar 17) urged people not to believe rumours and called for peace.
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&ldquo;Police are managing the situation following stone pelting and tense situation in the Mahal area,&rdquo; Fadnavis said in a statement.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari also appealed for peace and harmony amid tensions in parts of Nagpur.
&ldquo;Nagpur always has a history of peace. I appeal to all my brothers to maintain peace. Do not believe rumours and do not come on roads,&rdquo; he said in a video message.
(With inputs from agencies)

India news | Reportedly, the clash erupted following rumours that the Muslim holy book was burnt by a right-wing group. According to officials, four people have been injured.

Violence broke out in central Nagpur on Monday evening (Mar 17) amid the row over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed for peace, urging people not to believe in rumours. Reportedly, the clash erupted following rumours that the Muslim holy book was burned by a right-wing group. According to officials, four people have been injured. News agency PTI reported stones were pelted at the security personnel in Central Nagur. The violence also spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, said officials. Also read | Kidnapped, beaten, urinated on: Gruesome torture killing that forced Maharashtra minister to resign To disperse the crowd, police resorted to firing tear gas shells in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. Section 144 has been imposed, and people have been directed not to step out unless necessary. VIDEO | Maharashtra: Tension gripped central Nagpur earlier today when stones were hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, leaving four persons injured.… pic.twitter.com/4HJHoDFtTi — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 17, 2025 What led to violence? Reportedly, things became violent in the afternoon when the members of the Hindu right-wing group Bajrang Dal staged a protest near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in the Mahal area. The group has called for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb Videos of the demonstration quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage from the Muslim community, reported PTI, citing police officials. Also read | 'Will not tolerate': Maharashtra CM wants 'objectionable' content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj removed from Wikipedia Ganeshpeth police station registered a complaint in the evening over the alleged burning of the Islamic holy book. Following the complaint, large crowds of Muslim community members gathered at various parts of the city, including Mahal, Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, and Chitanvis Park. Police used tear gas to control the crowd. Bajrang Dal denies allegations Bajrang Dal has denied the allegations, saying that they had only burned an effigy of Aurangzeb during demonstrations. Also read | India flags growing activities of anti-India Khalistani elements in New Zealand Security was tightened in the sensitive areas of Nagpur city following the violence. A senior police official confirmed that Riot Control Police, Quick Response Teams (QRT), and State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) personnel were deployed. Additional police officers were also summoned to increase security. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Union Minister Gadkari urge peace Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday night (Mar 17) urged people not to believe rumours and called for peace. Also read | India raises concerns over Khalistani terror, Sikhs For Justice in meeting with Tulsi Gabbard “Police are managing the situation following stone pelting and tense situation in the Mahal area,” Fadnavis said in a statement. Union minister Nitin Gadkari also appealed for peace and harmony amid tensions in parts of Nagpur. “Nagpur always has a history of peace. I appeal to all my brothers to maintain peace. Do not believe rumours and do not come on roads,” he said in a video message. (With inputs from agencies)

Violence breaks out in Nagpur amid Aurangzeb tomb row, Maharashtra CM appeals for peace

Opposition Tuesday staged a walk-out in both Houses of Maharashtra legislature, alleging that the state's budget for 2019-20 was "leaked" on the Twitter handle of Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar before he presented it in the Assembly.

This was an "insult" of legislators, the opposition members said and demanded an apology from Mungantiwar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over it.

"We were in power for 15 years, but the budget never got leaked. Now the budget provisions were being put out on the finance minister's Twitter account along with advertisement even before he read out those to us," NCP MLA Ajit Pawar told reporters.

"That means the team handling the minister's Twitter account had the details. This means the budget got leaked to them first. This is an insult of the members. Both Mungantiwar and Fadnavis should apologise," the former state finance minister said.

Congress MLA and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan seconded Pawar. "In other countries, the finance minister would have resigned had the budget got leaked," he said.

Leader of Opposition in the Council Dhananjay Munde (NCP) said both Mungantiwar and Minister of State for Finance Deepak Kesarkar should resign.

Opposition legislators from both Houses staged a protest against the "leak" on the premises of the legislature complex.

The budget was presented simultaneously by Mungantiwar and Kesarkar in the Assembly and Council, respectively.

When Kesarkar rose to present the budget in the Upper House, Munde waved his mobile phone and read out from it some budget details which he claimed were posted on Mungantiwar's Twitter account.

Following a ruckus over the issue, Council Chairman Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar adjourned the House for 10 minutes.

When the proceedings resumed, revenue minister Chandrakant Patil of the BJP, who is the leader of the House, said he would move a no-confidence motion against Nimbalkar, saying "we have come to the conclusion that the House chairman cannot protect our rights".

Speaking to reporters outside, Ajit Pawar said the opposition expected the government to shower promises in the budget as the state Assembly polls are around the corner.

"But when it comes to implementing the promises, they will cite the election code of conduct," he said.

Opposition Tuesday staged a walk-out in both Houses of Maharashtra legislature, alleging that the state's budget for 2019-20 was "leaked" on the Twitter handle of Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar before he presented it in the Assembly.

Opposition Tuesday staged a walk-out in both Houses of Maharashtra legislature, alleging that the state's budget for 2019-20 was "leaked" on the Twitter handle of Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar before he presented it in the Assembly. This was an "insult" of legislators, the opposition members said and demanded an apology from Mungantiwar and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over it. "We were in power for 15 years, but the budget never got leaked. Now the budget provisions were being put out on the finance minister's Twitter account along with advertisement even before he read out those to us," NCP MLA Ajit Pawar told reporters. "That means the team handling the minister's Twitter account had the details. This means the budget got leaked to them first. This is an insult of the members. Both Mungantiwar and Fadnavis should apologise," the former state finance minister said. Congress MLA and former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan seconded Pawar. "In other countries, the finance minister would have resigned had the budget got leaked," he said. Leader of Opposition in the Council Dhananjay Munde (NCP) said both Mungantiwar and Minister of State for Finance Deepak Kesarkar should resign. Opposition legislators from both Houses staged a protest against the "leak" on the premises of the legislature complex. The budget was presented simultaneously by Mungantiwar and Kesarkar in the Assembly and Council, respectively. When Kesarkar rose to present the budget in the Upper House, Munde waved his mobile phone and read out from it some budget details which he claimed were posted on Mungantiwar's Twitter account. Following a ruckus over the issue, Council Chairman Ramraje Naik Nimbalkar adjourned the House for 10 minutes. When the proceedings resumed, revenue minister Chandrakant Patil of the BJP, who is the leader of the House, said he would move a no-confidence motion against Nimbalkar, saying "we have come to the conclusion that the House chairman cannot protect our rights". Speaking to reporters outside, Ajit Pawar said the opposition expected the government to shower promises in the budget as the state Assembly polls are around the corner. "But when it comes to implementing the promises, they will cite the election code of conduct," he said.

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Violence breaks out in Nagpur amid Aurangzeb tomb row, Maharashtra CM appeals for peace

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