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Nagpur violence pre-planned; anger against Aurangzeb coming out after B'wood film: CM Fadnavis

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Unrest erupted in Nagpur following protests for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, resulting in violence. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis termed it pre-planned, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde accused Sena UBT of abandoning Hindutva by allying with Congress. The violence injured 33 cops, and strong action was promised against those involved.
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News video: Nagpur Violence: Shops Vandalised, Multiple Vehicles Charred Over Aurangzeb's Grave Row | Watch

Nagpur Violence: Shops Vandalised, Multiple Vehicles Charred Over Aurangzeb's Grave Row | Watch 05:53

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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