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Rumours were spread...: Devendra Fadnavis calls Nagpur violence well-planned
Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the violence that erupted in Nagpur "looks like a well-planned attack". He said that rumours were spread that things containing religious content were burnt, as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal protested in the winter capital of the state.
Row over Aurangzeb's tomb: Nagpur flare-up occurred after hours of mayhem in Mahal
Nagpur/New Delhi, March 18: As various parts of Nagpur remain under curfew following communal tension over the Aurangzeb tomb controversy, it has been learnt that the unrest began in the early hours of Monday in Mahal, one of the oldest localities of the city.
Chaos created by some anarchist elements: UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Nagpur Violence
Lucknow, March 18: Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, on Tuesday, said that the chaos in Nagpur was created by anarchist elements who did not respect society.
'Conspiracy, provocation', leaders react to Nagpur violence
New Delhi, March 18: The violence in Nagpur has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders across parties. The incident, which erupted after a protest by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal supporters, has sparked heated debates regarding its origins and motives behind it.
Unfortunate...police are investigating if incident was pre-planned conspiracy: Eknath Shinde on Nagpur violence
Mumbai, March 18: Calling the Nagpur violence "unfortunate," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday appealed to the people to maintain peace in the state and said that the police are investigating if the incident was a "pre-planned conspiracy."
Over 50 people detained following Nagpur violence; Situation peaceful now, says Police Commissioner
Nagpur, March 18: Nagpur Police on Tuesday said over 50 people in connection with the violence which erupted in Nagpur on March 17 night, and is in the process of identifying any other people involved through CCTV footage and social media posts. The situation in the area is peaceful now, city's Commissioner of Police Ravinder Kumar Singal said on Tuesday.
47 people detained in aftermath of Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam
Mumbai, March 18: Maharashtra Junior Minister for Home (Urban) Yogesh Kadam on Tuesday morning said that the police had detained 47 people in the aftermath of the violence that took place in Nagpur amid the demands for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.
Nagpur violence: Vehicles burnt, houses attacked, locals share their ordeal
Nagpur, March 18: Fear and tension have gripped Nagpur's Mahal area following violent clashes and arson triggered by a demand to relocate the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb from Maharashtra.
Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 after protest over Aurangzeb's grave
Nagpur, March 18: A curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following tensions over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's grave, read an official Maharashtra police notification.
Student missing case: Bandh in Karnataka town against police 'inaction'
Mangaluru, March 1: Hindu organisations and the BJP observed a bandh on Saturday, condemning police "inaction" for five days after a second-year Pre-University (PUC, Class 12) student went missing in Farangipete town near Bantwal, in Mangaluru district.