Nagpur Violence Updates: 47 Detained as Clashes Erupt Over Aurangzeb Tomb, Heavy Police Deployed in Mahal

Nagpur Violence Updates: Violence broke out in central Nagpur on Monday after rumors spread that a holy book was burned during a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Clashes erupted between protesters and police, with stones hurled and several vehicles torched, leaving at least four people injured.

What is Aurangzeb Tomb Row?

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Right-wing groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), had demanded that the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb be dismantled. Following the demands from the VHP and Bajrang Dal, security had been heightened at the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad).

The tomb, which dates back to the 17th century, is situated in Aurangabad, now renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. In response to the violence, authorities have imposed a curfew in multiple areas of Nagpur, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodhara Nagar, and Kapil Nagar, restricting movement until further notice.

Residents of Mahal narrated their harrowing experiences to IANS, demanding strict action against those responsible. One local recounted how his car was completely destroyed. “My car is completely damaged. Hundreds of people entered our lane, shouting with petrol bombs and sticks. They burnt several cars. After repeatedly calling, the police took some time to get here, and even officers who arrived were attacked and injured,” he told IANS.

Another eyewitness told IANS that the violence erupted around 7:30 p.m. when a mob, previously dispersed from Gandhi Gate Chowk, entered their lane, vandalising property, shouting slogans and attempting to set houses on fire.

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“The miscreants seemed to belong to a particular community and were enraged at Hindus living here. They even tried to enter our home and tried burning the homes. The government should take this seriously and take strict actions against all these people involved,” he said.

Police resorted to lathi charges and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Authorities have detained 50 people in connection with the violence, and a heavy police force has been deployed to maintain order.

To control the situation, the police used tear gas and deployed additional forces. Several vehicles were set on fire, but firefighters managed to douse the flames quickly. DCP Chandak himself sustained a minor leg injury during the violence.

The controversy over Aurangzeb was started last month by Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi, because of his statement that the Mughal emperor was a good administrator but was wrongly portrayed in history.

His remarks, coming amid strong emotions stirred by the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' that depicted the torture of Sambhaji Maharaj, had drawn massive criticism.

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