Nagpur violence updates: Sec 144, curfew imposed after clashes erupt over demolition demand

Maharashtra: Tensions were running high in Nagpur of Maharashtra, following clashes in the Mahal area after violence was reported, leading the authorities to declare a curfew.Clashes occurred when a demonstration took place calling for the demolition of the mausoleum of Aurangzeb, during which about 200 250 VHP and Bajrang Dal activists had assembled in front of the Shivaji Maharaj statue. 

Crowd of 80-100 people packed the Bhaldarpura

The situation further deteriorated when a crowd of 80-100 people packed the Bhaldarpura area, creating public nuisance and halting traffic. Police personnel were attacked, and some vehicles and homes were also damaged in the subsequent violence, which included bulk stone-pelting, fire-setting, and vandalism.

Polarisation- Propaganda begins to spread by the Bollywood,

Main Accused @vickykaushal09
Violence erupted between two communities in Nagpur when Hindu groups burned an effigy of Aurangzeb and a sheet with Quranic verses, leading to unrest and arson.#NagpurViolence #chavaa pic.twitter.com/evCA6HOcvQ

— Syed Abdul Rahim سید عبد الرحیم (@Shahid_SAR29) March 17, 2025

Curfew declared under Section 163

As a measure to quell the unrest, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal declared a curfew under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in parts of the city, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, and Tehsil. The curfew shall continue till further orders. 

Nagpur (Maharashtra) violence | Curfew has been imposed in the Police station limits of Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Lakadganj, Pachpaoali, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar in Nagpur city. This curfew will remain in force until further… pic.twitter.com/v31Ivfqm0y

— Indian (@hind4hindus47) March 17, 2025

Khera condemned the BJP government

Congress party leader Pawan Khera condemned the BJP government, saying it had lost control over law and order. He asked how disturbance could be given in a city that had 300 years of communal harmony.

Seriously
How Aurangzeb, the 17th century ruler, can even be an issue in the 21st century....??

In these 300 years of history, no riots have occurred in Nagpur .

Pawan Khera ji is rightly stating , a game is being played by these Sanghis, But we should not fall victim to their… pic.twitter.com/p6j4wUGgbK

— Harmeet Kaur K (@iamharmeetK) March 17, 2025

The police are making efforts to achieve peace and have been given permission to close roads in areas of disturbance. The situation is yet under control, with citizens being asked by the police to remain indoors and keep movement to a minimum.