Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Nagpur violence premeditated, says CM; 50 held, curfew imposed 

Nagpur Aurangzeb Tomb Violence LIVE News | Curfew In Nagpur Today Latest News Updates: The Nagpur Police said that 50 people have been taken custody in connection with the violence.

Aurangzeb Tomb Nagpur News Live Updates:  More than 50 persons have been taken into custody and curfew imposed in parts of Nagpur, a day after protests against Aurangzeb’s tomb triggered violence in the city, while Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed the violence was premeditated. Fadnavis attributed the “heightened emotions” to the release of the movie Chhava, which depicted the brutal atrocities committed by Aurangzeb against Sambhaji Maharaj.

What happened: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged protests across various government offices Monday and submitted memorandums for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad. In the memorandum addressed to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the VHP stated that Aurangzeb had killed two sons of Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh because they refused to convert, tortured and killed Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and demolished temples in Kashi, Mathura and Somnath.

What did Maharashtra CM Fadnavis say: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the government is obligated to protect Aurangzeb’s tomb which is a protected site, but it won’t allow attempts to glorify his legacy through “mahima mandan”. “It is unfortunate that the government has to take responsibility for the protection of Aurangzeb’s grave, despite his history of persecution. However, I assure you, if any attempt is made to glorify his legacy through ‘mahima mandan’, it will not succeed,” he said after inaugurating a temple dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Thane district.

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21:55 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Raze Aurangzeb's grave, call Nitish and Naidu when it happens: Uddhav Thackeray

Slamming the BJP for raking up a “400-year-old issue”, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the government should raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Khultabad.

Thackeray was speaking to reporters in Vidhan Bhawan premises, a day after protests against Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' home town.

21:37 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Movies on World War II did not spark riots: AIMIM leader targets CM Fadnavis over Nagpur violence

A day after protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in Nagpur, AIMIM's Maharashtra president Imtiaz Jaleel on Tuesday said although a number of films were made in the western countries on World War II, they did not lead to any riots.

His statement comes hours after Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative assembly that the violence in Nagpur appeared to be premeditated and that "Chhaava" film reignited people's emotions against Aurangzeb.

The Vicky Kaushal-starrer "Chhaava", based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, brought before the people the true history of the Maratha king, Fadnavis said. PTI

21:29 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: As Opp raises Nagpur violence, Shinde: Why should glorification of Aurangzeb be allowed?

A day after incidents of violence in Nagpur amid calls for removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, Maharashtra state  Legislative Council on Tuesday witnessed heated verbal exchange between the ruling and opposition legislators.

As Sena UBT MLC and Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Ambadas Danve sought a reply from the ruling side on the law and order situation in the state,  Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked the opposition why someone should glorify Aurangzeb who is “a blot” on the state’s history.

“Who is Aurangzeb, and why should we allow his glorification in our state? He is a blot on our history,” Shinde said adding Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was executed after he refused an offer by the Mughal ruler to  convert to Islam.

Criticising state Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal for comparing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ governance to Aurangzeb’s rule, Shinde retorted, “Did Fadnavis ever torture anyone the way Aurangzeb did to his enemies?” Then, turning towards Anil Parab, he asked, “Did he torture you?”

20:30 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Businessman held in New India Bank scam; seventh arrest so far

The Mumbai police have arrested businessman Javed Azam in connection with the Rs 122 crore scam at New India Cooperative Bank, an official said on Tuesday.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city police held Azam (48) late Monday night, making it the seventh arrest in the case so far, he said.

"During the investigation, the EOW found that Azam had received Rs 18 crore through one of the arrested accused, Unnathan Arunachalam. Azam, a resident of Kandivali, runs a business of electrical goods distribution," the official said.

Unnathan Arunachalam, who was also in the trade of electrical goods, had come in contact with Azam, he said.

Investigation has revealed that Unnathan and his father Manohar Arunachalam siphoned off Rs 33 crore from the bank, he said. PTI

17:18 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Won't tolerate glorification of Aurangzeb, says VHP

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday said it won't tolerate any attempts at glorification of Aurangzeb after protests against the Mughal emperor's tomb triggered violence in Nagpur.

The administration should take stern action against those responsible for the violence in Nagpur on Monday, VHP Vidarbha Prant Sah Mantri Devesh Mishra told reporters here. Mishra also denied claims of a ‘chadar' with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests led by VHP and Bajrang Dal in Nagpur, which apparently triggered the violence.

The demonstrations in Nagpur were among many held across the state on Monday to demand for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb at Khultabad near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, a demand being fanned by BJP and ruling alliance leaders, including by CM Devendra Fadnavis, for the past few days. (PTI)

15:40 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
VHP demands strictest action against perpetrators of Nagpur violence

The VHP on Tuesday condemned the violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur over a demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought "strictest action" against those involved.

At least 45 people have been arrested in connection with the violence that erupted on Monday, Nagpur district guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Tuesday. As many as 34 police personnel and five other persons suffered injuries in the incident, he added. PTI

13:00 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: More than 50 people into custody in connection with violence, says Nagpur police

"The situation in Nagpur is under control, and there is peace in the city at present. We have taken more than 50 people into custody in connection with the violence. We are identifying those responsible for damaging public property," said Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Singhal.

He said that a curfew has been imposed in the jurisdiction of 11 police stations which he described as "mixed population areas" of the city.

Singhal further said, "In this incident, 33 police personnel have been injured...perpetrators of the violence are being identified, and action is being taken against them. All relevant legal provisions will be applied to those who have violated the law. Police and other security forces have been deployed in Nagpur...Meetings will be held with the concerned individuals to ensure that such incidents do not occur again."

11:57 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Mayawati, Sena (UBT) hit out at Fadnavis govt

Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Maharashtra's Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence here during which several houses and vehicles were vandalised, officials said on Tuesday.

The situation in the city is peaceful at present, they said.

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati and leaders from the opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) targeted the Devendra Fadnavis government over Monday's violence in Nagpur and demanded stringent action against the perpetrators.

Twelve police personnel, including three DCPs (deputy commissioners of police), were injured in the violence, which erupted on Monday evening in central Nagpur, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The police have arrested 15 persons in connection with the violence, he said.

Violence erupted in central Nagpur's Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday around 7.30 pm, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb (located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district), officials earlier said. (PTI)

10:55 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Oppn protest outside Legislative building, demands ouster of BJP minister Nitesh Rane

The Opposition in Maharashtra protested outside the Legislative building today, demanding to ouster of BJP minister Nitesh Rane who allegedly made provocative statements which led to the violence in Nagpur.

Meanwhile, Raje Mudhoji Bhosale, a member of the royal family of Nagpur, said, "It is a very sad incident. Such an incident never happened in Nagpur's history. Those responsible should be punished and the administration should also ensure that such an incident never happen again. Whatever happened in the morning was not taken seriously which resulted in such a big incident in the evening. Several vehicles were damaged, houses were attacked. I don't think locals were involved in this. Some anti-social elements along with outsiders must have been involved."

10:27 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Nagpur tense after protest against Aurangzeb tomb sparks violence

Vehicles were torched and police fired tear gas shells at mobs in Nagpur Monday following violence over rumours that a holy book had been desecrated during a demonstration in the city by right wing outfits, including Bajrang Dal, seeking removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Khuldabad.

At least four policemen were injured in the clashes. Police officers said a group of protesters had burnt an effigy of Aurangzeb but this led to rumours of a holy book being desecrated, and video clips began doing the rounds of social media.

Nagpur Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal, according to news agency PTI, said: “A photograph was set on fire, which instigated people. A case was registered regarding this, and an investigation is underway. Later, clashes broke out. Some police personnel have been injured, but no one sustained any serious injuries.”

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, said, “I appeal to people not to fall prey to rumours. Everybody should maintain peace. The administration is taking all necessary measures.”

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10:10 (IST) 18 Mar 2025
Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Those glorifying Aurangzeb are 'traitors', says Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the people still praising Aurangzeb are "traitors", noting the Mughal emperor had sought to conquer the state and committed various atrocities.

On the other hand, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the "divine force" who stood for valour, sacrifice and the spirit of Hindutva, Shinde said on Monday night on the occasion of 'Shiv Jayanti'.

His remarks come amid demands from some right-wing outfits for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in the state's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Speaking at the statue unveiling event here, Shinde said Shivaji Maharaj was not only a symbol of Hindutva and Indian pride, but also the "inventor of democracy".

The Shiv Sena leader also condemned Aurangzeb's atrocities against Maharashtra, particularly the execution of Shivaji Maharaj's son Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

"Aurangzeb came to seize Maharashtra, but he faced the divine power of Shivaji Maharaj. Those who still sing his praises are nothing but traitors," Shinde said. "Shiv Chhatrapati is the pride of a united India and the roar of Hindutva. Shivaji Maharaj was a visionary leader, a man of the era, a promoter of justice, and a king of the commoners," he said. (PTI)

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