Violence Erupts in Nagpur During Protest Demanding Aurangzeb's Tomb Removal in Maharashtra. Five FIRs Filed, 50 Detained. Policewomen Assaulted.
Nagpur Violence: On Monday night, protestors engaged in misconduct with police officers on C.A. Road near Chitnis Park in Nagpur. Following the escalation of the situation, an FIR was registered at the Ganeshpeth police station. Female police officers were deployed to control the protests, but protestors, taking advantage of the darkness, attempted to assault a female officer.
Assault on Female Police Officer
Some anti-social elements within the crowd attempted to pull the female officer's uniform and inappropriately touch her. This incident has angered the female officers on duty. The victim reported the incident to senior officers, following which the police launched an investigation.
Five FIRs Registered Regarding the Violence
Statewide protests, led by the VHP and Bajrang Dal, demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra, resulted in violence in Nagpur, causing damage to public property. Police have registered five FIRs in this case and detained approximately 50 individuals. Efforts are underway to identify the rioters and take strict action against them.
Case Filed Against VHP and Bajrang Dal Officials
According to a PTI report, police have filed a case against several officials of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal for inciting religious sentiments. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Ganeshpeth police station against Maharashtra and Goa VHP's acting secretary, Govind Shende, and other leaders.
VHP Claims Violence Was Pre-planned
Rajkumar Sharma, the VHP's Dharma Prachar Pramukh (Vidarbha Province), claimed that the violence in Nagpur was pre-planned. He alleged that an appeal from a mosque located opposite Chitnis Park instigated the crowd, leading to the outbreak of violence.
