Aurangzeb row: Violence erupts in Nagpur; CM Fadnavis says ‘don’t believe any rumours’ | Latest News India

Violence broke out in Maharashtra’s Nagpur on Monday night over rumours that a holy book had been burned during a protest by a right-wing body over the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Police dispersed an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis Park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur.(PTI)
Police dispersed an agitating crowd as communal tension prevailed Chitnis Park area following the VHP-Bajrang Dal protest, in Nagpur.(PTI)

According to PTI, stones were hurled at the security personnel in Central Nagpur. Violence also spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials said.

The police fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. They have imposed Section 144.

The alleged incident took place in the afternoon when members of the…

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