What is happening in Kolhapur? Violence over 'Aurangzeb' Whatsapp status explained, reason for communal clashes

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What is happening in Kolhapur? Violence over 'Aurangzeb' Whatsapp status explained, reason for communal clashes

Violence broke out over an allegedly offensive Whatsapp status in Maharashtra's Kolhapur, prompting the authorities to shut down internet services.

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News video: Kolhapur Violence: Protest over social media message turns violent; curfew imposed | Oneindia News

Kolhapur Violence: Protest over social media message turns violent; curfew imposed | Oneindia News 04:29

While Maharashtra is considered to be the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji, an apparent Aurangzeb fan club is on the rise in the Kolhapur area, where violent clashes broke out regarding a Whatsapp status praising the Mughal king and his ideologies. Tension prevailed in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra on...

DNA Special: How Whatsapp status praising Aurangzeb led to violence in Maharashtra's Kolhapur?

Clashes broke out in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra where people opposed a Whatsapp status put up praising Mughal king Aurangzeb.
DNA on June 8, 2023

What is happening in Kolhapur? Violence over 'Aurangzeb' Whatsapp status explained, reason for communal clashes

Kolhapur Violence: Protest over social media message turns violent; curfew imposed | Oneindia News 04:29

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