Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01am on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday India
Violence erupted in Maharashtra’s Nagpur after a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb led to clashes. Rumors of a holy book burning triggered unrest, resulting in stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism. At least 14 police officers were injured, and 47 people have been detained. Authorities imposed a curfew and Section 144 across multiple areas to restore order. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Nitin Gadkari urged peace, while the police reviewed CCTV footage to identify perpetrators. The Maharashtra Congress blamed the government for failing to prevent the violence, alleging ministers had made provocative speeches earlier.
