Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:35pm on 17 Mar 2025,Monday India
Violent clashes broke out in Nagpur after protests demanding Aurangzeb's tomb’s removal. Stones were thrown, and vehicles were set on fire. At least 20 people, including 15 police officers, were injured. Authorities imposed Section 144 to control the situation. Police arrested 17 people and are reviewing CCTV footage. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis urged people to stay calm. Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari blamed rumours for the unrest. Opposition leaders criticised the government over law and order. Fire officials and police worked to restore peace. Additional forces were deployed to prevent further violence.
