Title: Nagpur Violence Updates: Tensions Rise Amid Clashes Between Protesting Groups, Curfew Imposed in 10 Areas
Summary: Tensions flared in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on March 17, 2025, as violent clashes broke out between two groups, resulting in injuries to several police personnel and damage to multiple vehicles and homes. The unrest began following a protest by right-wing groups demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, which led to widespread stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson. As a result, a curfew has been imposed in 10 areas of the city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Introduction:
Violence has broken out in Nagpur, Maharashtra, following a protest by right-wing groups demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, leading to widespread unrest and injuries to several police personnel and damage to multiple vehicles and homes. The unrest began around 7:30 pm on March 17, 2025, and spread to several areas of the city, including Mahal, Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, and others.
Key Highlights:
- Clashes erupted between two groups of people in Nagpur’s Mahal area, resulting in injuries to several police personnel and damage to multiple vehicles and homes.
- The violence spread to other areas of the city, including Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, and others.
- A curfew has been imposed in 10 areas of the city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), effective until further notice.
- The curfew applies to the jurisdiction of police stations in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar.
- The Nagpur Police Commissioner has assured that the situation is under control and has directed people to avoid unnecessary movement.
- The Maharashtra government has urged people to maintain peace and harmony, while investigating the incident.
- Several political leaders, including the Maharashtra chief minister and union minister, have condemned the violence and urged people to stay calm.
Conclusion:
The violent clashes in Nagpur’s Mahal area have left many injured and damaged property, highlighting the need for calm and restraint in the face of such incidents. While the Nagpur Police Commissioner has assured that the situation is under control, it is crucial to understand the underlying issues driving such unrest and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
Keywords:
Nagpur, Maharashtra, violence, clashes, curfew, Section 163, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Aurangzeb’s tomb, protests, rioting, unrest, injuries, damage, police personnel, home damage, vehicle damage, Nagpur Police Commissioner, Maharashtra government, peace, harmony, calm, restraint, investigation
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