The dispute that started in Maharashtra over Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent on Monday. People threw stones at the police after the rumor of burning a holy book of a community in Madhya Nagpur. After which the rioters set fire to four vehicles and vandalized more than two dozen vehicles. Two Poklen machines were also set on fire. Stoned at the houses of local residents. In response, stones were also thrown from another group.
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Curfew in many areas
After the violence spread in Nagpur, the administration has imposed curfew indefinitely in many areas. According to the police, there is currently peace in Nagpur, but there is a situation of tension. Curfew is applicable in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakdanganj, Pachpavali, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar and Kapilnagar. The police have imposed curfew in the affected areas under Section 163 to prevent further incidents and maintain peace.
The order issued by the Nagpur administration said that during the curfew period, any person is banned from the house for other reasons except medical reasons. A local person said, there was tension in the area since morning. Stoning started in the evening. In which big stones were thrown.
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More than 10 News of people injured
According to the police, many people, including several policemen, were reported injured in the violence. DCP Niketan Kadam has also been injured in an ax attack by miscreants. The police lathi -charged to control the rioters and fired tear gas shells. Quick Response Team (QRT), riot control police and SRPF have been deployed in riot affected areas. More than two dozen people have been detained. Archit Chandak, DCP (traffic) of Nagpur Police, said that the incident happened due to misunderstanding. The situation is now under control. Stoning was happening, so we used force and also used tear gas. Some policemen have been injured. My leg is also hurt.
Police deployed in sensitive areas
A senior police officer said, additional police force has been deployed in sensitive areas. A complaint has been given at Ganeshpeth police station claiming to have burnt a holy book. Action will be taken against those who spread rumors on social media. Appeal to religious leaders for restoration of peace.
A large part of the crowd came from outside: Praveen Dutka
BJP MLA from Nagpur Central Praveen Datke says that I have arrived here this morning. The incident was already prepared. After the agitation yesterday morning, the incident took place at Ganeshpeth police station, then everything was normal. Later, the mob targeted only the houses and shops of Hindus. The mob first broke all the cameras and then the violence with weapons was carried out.
He said that I spoke to CP (Police Commissioner), this is a sensitive area. We called PI Sanjay Singh for two hours, but his phone was closed. When the police arrived here, everything was done here. I will also talk to CM. Photos of criminals are in DVR. We will provide it to the police. It is a matter of regret that the police did not stand with Hindu citizens yesterday. PIs like Sanjay Singh do not listen to citizens. A large part of the crowd came from outside.
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