Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:57am on 18 Mar 2025,Tuesday India
Nagpur remains under curfew after violent clashes erupted following protests demanding the removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called the violence “premeditated,” linking it to reactions over the film Chhava. Authorities reported 33 injured police officers, including three senior officials, with one attacked by an axe. Over 50 people have been arrested, and police are analyzing CCTV footage to identify more suspects. Political tensions have escalated, with opposition parties blaming the BJP. Officials urged calm as social media-fueled rumors worsened the unrest. Security remains tight to prevent further violence.
