Aurangzeb Tomb Dispute Leads to Violent Confrontations

Mar 18, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Protests in Nagpur escalated into violent clashes following demands to remove Aurangzeb's tomb in Sambhaji Nagar

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Clashes broke out in the Mahal area as rival groups engaged in heated confrontations

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Authorities detained 60–65 people and reported 25–30 injuries during the initial unrest

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About 25 motorcycles and three cars were set ablaze, adding to widespread property damage

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Police imposed Section 144 across Nagpur to control the escalating violence

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Between 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm, a mob in Hansapuri set vehicles on fire and vandalized properties

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The controversy over Aurangzeb's tomb ignited protests by groups like Bajrang Dal and VHP

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