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Aurangzeb tomb tension: Arson, stone-pelting in Nagpur, 50 arrested; Fadnavis, Gadkari urge Nagpur residents not to believe rumours

IndiaTimes Monday, 17 March 2025
Violent clashes in central Nagpur left dozens wounded as protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb escalated. Police and firemen were injured, vehicles torched, and arrests of rioters made. Officials blamed social media misinformation for the chaos, while peace efforts included deploying more officers and activating local peace committees.
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Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur as mobs vandalized shops and set multiple vehicles on fire over a dispute related to Aurangzeb’s grave. The unrest spread rapidly, prompting heavy police deployment to control the situation. Authorities have imposed security measures to prevent further escalation....

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