Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that a holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation. The situation is back to normalcy as the curfew imposed in several areas was lifted
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that any damage caused during the violent clashes in Nagpur on March 17 will be recovered from the rioters.
Hamid Engineer, working president of the Minorities Democratic Party, was arrested by Nagpur Police late on Friday night in relation to the ongoing Nagpur violence case.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that Maharashtra is the number one state of the country due to the blessings of sisters of the state.
The Nagpur Court on Friday directed a medical examination for Fahim Khan, the prime accused in the Nagpur violence case, following his claims of ill-treatment by the police. His magisterial custody remand (MCR) was recorded, and the court reserved the right for police custody remand (PCR)
As many as 99 people have been arrested in connection with the Nagpur violence, and an unbiased investigation is being carried out, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said on Friday.
Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday urged the ruling government not to divide the people on the basis of caste and religion.
Addressing the recent violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev on Thursday condemned the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, calling him a symbol of cruelty and oppression.
Maharashtra Minority Commission Chairman Pyare Khan on Thursday called for justice and compensation in the wake of the Nagpur violence. Khan emphasised that no innocent person should be targeted, while those responsible for the incident should face strict action.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes RSS' Sunil Ambekar over his statement on Nagpur violence, accusing those involved of inciting issues. On delimitation, he expresses support for Tamil Nadu and calls for a census before any changes.
"He (Faheem Khan) edited and circulated the video of the protest against Aurangzeb and due to which the riots spread. He also glorified violent videos," cyber cell's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Lohit Matani told ANI here.