March 18, 2025 9:38 PM.
Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravindra Singal has said that five cases have been registered, and 50 people have been arrested so far in connection with the violent incidents that erupted last night in the city.
He said the police will conduct a route march tonight through sensitive areas to reassure residents about their safety and maintain harmony in the city.
Mr. Singal further mentioned that relaxation in the curfew will be decided after assessing the current situation. Our correspondent reported that Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), prohibiting any gatherings, has been imposed in 11 zones of Nagpur city.
As per PTI, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal confirmed that the disturbances began after rumours circulated about the alleged burning of a holy book belonging to a particular community. The unrest reportedly stemmed from an agitation by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Singal said, “The police have taken more than 50 persons into custody and registered five FIRs at various police stations in connection with the violence.” He added that the police acted swiftly to prevent the situation from escalating further.