Following the violence on March 17, curfew was imposed in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shanti Nagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imambada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar police station areas
The violence erupted in Maharashtra's Nagpur city on March 17, after rumours spread that a ‘chadar' with religious inscriptions had been burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Largescale violence broke out in Nagpur after rumours about a chadar being burnt. Muslims leaders have appealed to Maharashtra CM for an impartial probe
The mob also hurled petrol bombs at the police during the violence. The police have so far arrested 51 rioters and slapped a total of 57 sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against them
The police have identified Khan as the alleged mastermind behind the communal violence that left several people, including policemen injured. Faheem Khan was produced in the court which granted police his custody till March 21.
CM Fadnavis said the Vicky Kaushal-starrer "Chhaava", based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, brought before the people the true history of the Maratha king
The government is giving protection to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, and at the same time there is a demand (from right-wing outfits) for its removal, Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange said
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.
