Nagpur Violence LIVE updates: Sec 144 imposed as tensions rise over burning Quran rumours in Mahal

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil appeals for peace

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Condemning the violence, Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil said, “It’s an unfortunate incident. Nagpur is a place of brotherhood. Such violence has never happened here before… I appeal to the people of Nagpur to maintain peace.”

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Heavy police deployed

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: The situation escalated after Bajrang Dal members held a demonstration near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal, news agency PTI reported.

 An official said that stones were thrown at police personnel in Chitnis Park and Mahal, leading to the use of tear gas shells.

A senior police official confirmed that security had been increased in sensitive areas. Quick Response Teams (QRT), Riot Control Police, and the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) were deployed. Additional police personnel from different stations were also called in.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Is section 144 imposed in Nagpur’s Mahal?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said that section 144 has been imposed in the area. “The situation is peaceful right now. A photo was burned following which people gathered, they made a request and we even took action in this respect. They had even come to my office to meet me. They were told that an FIR has been lodged based on the names they mentioned and action would be taken against them. This incident occurred around 8-8.30 pm. Not many vehicles have been torched. We are taking an assessment of the same. Two vehicles have been torched and stone pelting has occurred. Police is undertaking combing action and those involved are being identified and arrested. We have imposed Section 144 and everyone has been told to not step out unnecessarily or take law in their hands. Do not believe rumours. Except this area, the entire city is peaceful…”

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: How did Police control the Nagpur riots?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: In an effort to quell the unrest, police deployed tear gas shells and conducted a baton charge in the Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. The violence reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials stated.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Which areas in Nagpur are most affected?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Officials said the Chitnish Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt was most affected by violence as per the preliminary information, where some four-wheelers were set afire by rioters. Stones were also thrown at the homes of residents.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: When did the unrest begin?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: The unrest began late in the afternoon, shortly after Bajrang Dal members demonstrated near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in the Mahal area.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Cars were heard exploding as communal tensions erupted | VIRAL VIDEO

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: A video went viral on social media wherein vehicles were heard exploding. WATCH VIRAL VIDEO

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: What led  the violence?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: The immediate cause of the unrest was unfounded rumours that Muslim’s Holy Book, the Quran, had been burned during a protest by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Sambhaji Nagar. 

The protest was organized by groups such as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, who allegedly burned a cloth with “kalma” on it, leading to widespread outrage among Muslim groups. 

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Has section 144 been imposed in Nagpur?

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Despite communal tensions there has been no official communication of the imposition of CrPc Section 144 in Nagpur

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Don’t believe rumors, says CM Fadnavis

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: mid violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday night called for peace and asked people not to believe rumours.

“Police are managing the situation following stone pelting and tense situation in the Mahal area,” the chief minister said in a statement.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Shiv Sena (UBT) slams Fadnavis Govt

 Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey told reporters, “It is the state government’s responsibility to maintain law and order. The Chief Minister, the state Home Minister, and the police must always be on alert to prevent any violent incidents or clashes. However, the reports coming from Nagpur are very unfortunate. Not only were stones pelted, but vehicles were also set on fire, and police personnel were attacked.”

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: ‘Kab tutegi Aurangzeb ki qabr?’ Bajrang Dal had warned fate like Babri in Maharashtra

Nagpur Violence LIVE updates: Security was heightened at the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) following demands from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal for its removal.

The right-wing groups have urged the state government to take action and dismantle the tomb, citing its controversial historical significance.

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Nagpur BJP MP Nitin Gadkari urges people not to come out

 Nagpur BJP MPO Nitin Gadkari says, “Due to certain rumors, a situation of religious tension has arisen in Nagpur. The city’s history is known for maintaining peace in such matters. I urge all my brothers not to believe in any kind of rumours and to maintain peace. Do not come out onto the streets.”

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: CM Devendra Fadnavis urges peace

Nagpur Riots Today LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis urged people in Nagpur to maintain peace.