Live Updates | Nagpur Violence, Aurangzeb Row: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Calls Riots 'Pre-Planned'

Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Violence erupted in Nagpur after rumors of a burned religious book. Clashes, arson, and property damage followed, leading to a curfew in several areas and the detention of over 50 individuals.

Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Violence erupted in central Nagpur on Monday evening after rumours circulated that a religious book had been burned. Protesters clashed with police, leading to stone-pelting and arson. To control the violence, security forces deployed tear gas and baton charges to disperse the crowd. The unrest began after a right-wing group staged a protest calling for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Tensions quickly escalated, with miscreants damaging property and setting vehicles on fire, causing the situation to spiral out of control.

An official Maharashtra police notification confirmed that a curfew had been imposed in several areas of Nagpur under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) due to heightened tensions. The curfew affects police station limits, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar.

Violence also broke out after an unidentified individual vandalized shops, set vehicles on fire, and threw stones. This unrest followed an earlier clash between two groups in the Mahal area, further escalating tensions. The Nagpur Police have issued prohibitory orders and detained over 50 individuals in response.

18 March 2025

15:12 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update: Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat Blames Maha Vikas Aghadi

On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat said, "Maha Vikas Aghadi is behind the violence in Nagpur... Why is any Muslim not coming forward from the place where the grave is? Even Muslims don't want the grave to be there... They (Opposition) are doing this to show that they stand with Muslims, but they don't realise that even Muslims don't want that..."

15:12 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update: Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat Blames Maha Vikas Aghadi

On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat said, "Maha Vikas Aghadi is behind the violence in Nagpur... Why is any Muslim not coming forward from the place where the grave is? Even Muslims don't want the grave to be there... They (Opposition) are doing this to show that they stand with Muslims, but they don't realise that even Muslims don't want that..."

14:11 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update: Fadnavis Links Public's Anger Toward Aurangzeb To Chhava

Amid rising tensions over the Nagpur violence, Fadnavis linked the public's anger toward Aurangzeb to the Chhava movie and urged people to maintain peace.

"The Chhava movie has ignited people's anger against Aurangzeb, but still, everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful. Law and order should be maintained. If anyone riots, we will take action regardless of caste or religion," the Maharashtra CM said.

13:35 IST

Nagpur Violence Update: Shiv Sena UBT Calls For Action

On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sachin Ahir said, "We should not do politics on this issue. Immediate action should be taken on the culprits. Why is there a need to instigate such an issue ?"

#WATCH | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena UBT leader Sachin Ahir says, "We should not do politics on this issue. Immediate action should be taken on the culprits. Why is there a need to instigate such an issue (Aurangzeb)?" pic.twitter.com/SfEDLZIRtg

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12:26 IST

Nagpur violence Live Update| 'Seem To Be Pre-Planned': Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "This violent incident and riots seem to be pre-planned."

11:51 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update| 'This Is Government-Sponsored Incident...,' Says Congress MLA 

On Nagpur violence, LoP and Congress MLA Vijay Waddetiwar said, "This is a government-sponsored incident...T Raja (Telangana BJP leader) should be banned in Maharashtra as he is inciting violence here. Why is the govt protesting over the Aurangzeb issue when it has got govt both in the state and at the Centre?..."

11:18 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Updates| 'Chaos Is Created By Some Anarchist Elements': Om Prakash Rajbhar

On Nagpur violence, UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said, "Such chaos is created by some anarchist elements that do not have respect for the society and they should not be spared..."

11:08 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Updates: 47 People Held

Maharashtra Junior Minister for Home (Urban) Yogesh Kadam stated that the police had detained 47 people in the aftermath of the violence that took place in Nagpur.

10:43 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update | 'Pre-Planned': BJP MLA Pravin Datke

After violence unfolded in Nagpur, BJP MLA Pravin Datke reached the violence-hit area and alleged that this incident was "pre-planned". He added that the vandalisation of shops and stalls and the destruction of cameras were indicative of the same.

10:40 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update: 'No Reason For Violence...,' Says Sanjay Raut

On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "There is no reason for violence to occur in Nagpur. It is where RSS is headquartered. It is also Devendra ji's constituency. Who can have the courage to spread violence there? This is a new pattern to scare Hindus, make their own people attack them, and then incite and involve them in riots..."

10:17 IST

Nagpur Violence Live: Section 144 Imposed 

Section 144 also imposed in the area and the police have directed people not to step out unnecessarily.

10:12 IST

Nagpur ViolenceLive Update: 'BJP keep Spreading Hatred,' Says AIMIM's Waris Pathan

AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan condemned the violence and alleged that certain members of Bharatiya Janata Party "keep spreading hatred."

10:07 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Update: 'Mob Attacks Homes, Vandalizes Cars', Says Residents

Residents of the Old Hislop College area near Chitnis Park in Mahal reported that a mob entered the locality around 7:30 pm, throwing stones at homes and vandalizing several cars parked in the lanes.

09:55 IST

Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Curfew Imposed

An official Maharashtra police notification stated that a curfew had been imposed in several areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) due to heightened tensions over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb