Nagpur Violence News Live Updates

Nagpur Violence Live: ‘Biggest provocation came from govt’

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday attacked CM Devendra Fadnavis and his ministers, saying, “We have to see the utterances of the CM and ministers over the last few weeks. The greatest provocation is being done by the government, and they don’t even feel guilty. Images of an emperor were burnt, and even after a complaint, no action was taken. I denounce the violence, but the incident has to be seen in its entirety. The government’s provocative utterances are extremely uncalled for. The government has defaulted on its responsibility, and this is a failure of intelligence. This incident happened both in the CM’s native place and in front of the house of a Union minister.”

Nagpur Violence Live Updates: Devendra Fadnavis declares ‘Chhava’ film sparked people’s fury

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday called the Nagpur violence a pre-planned attack and gave the credit for the increased emotions to the release of the film Chhava, which showed the brutal atrocities Aurangzeb had unleashed upon Sambhaji Maharaj.

Nagpur Violence Live: MoS home minister Yogesh Kadam asserts investigation is ongoing

MoS home minister Yogesh Kadam spoke on the Nagpur violence, saying that the reason for the incident is still unknown but an investigation is ongoing.
“The motive behind the violence is not known yet, but the probe is on and about 47 individuals have been arrested. 12 to 14 police personnel have been injured in the clash. We will come to know the primary motive of the violence,” Kadam added.

Nagpur Violence Live: Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule greets injured police officers

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrashekhar Bawankule met with injured police officers at a hospital.
“Our two DCPs are admitted here. One of them has severe injuries as he was attacked with an axe. As many as 34 police officers were injured. It is quite unfortunate that such an incident occurred in Nagpur, a city which is famous for its heritage and culture. Nagpur is a city which keeps people of all religions united. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians—everyone celebrates all the festivals together. I appeal to people to report those who are attempting to cause trouble to the police. We should all assist the police to reach the mastermind of this incident,” said Bawankule.

Nagpur Violence Live: Govt is to blame, says Congress MP Imran Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood, while commenting on the violence at Nagpur, held the government responsible for it. “The government is to be blamed. Alas, the people are forced to fight against one another under the safety net of the government. The CM should take action against those behind it regardless of their religion. New narratives are being made out of old ones. It is not good for the country.”

Nagpur Violence Live: Police and Public Attack Was Pre-Planned, Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde lashed out at the Nagpur violence, terming it a pre-planned attack to create communal unrest.
“The incident that occurred is very unfortunate. 2,000 to 3,000 people had gathered and attacked the buildings in Mominpura, Chitnis Nagar, and elsewhere. They hurled stones and assaulted them. Is it being suggested that it was pre-planned. Not only did they assault the common man but they also assaulted police officials. Such elements are attempting to create communal riots. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis is personally keeping an eye on the probe and any of the individuals responsible for this will not be spared,” said Shinde.

Nagpur Violence Live: Appears to be a planned attack, opines Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

The chief minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, while addressing the Assembly on the Nagpur violence stated, “In Nagpur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal organized demonstrations. Rumours were spread that religious items were set ablaze.It appears to be a planned attack. No one has the right to take law and order into their hands.”

Nagpur Violence Live: Property damage and government action

45 vehicles were damaged during the unrest. District guardian minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule promised severe action against them and said social media accounts are being tracked to identify people who are spreading rumors.

Nagpur Violence Live: CM Devendra Fadnavis, HM Amit Shah know how to handle such situations, says BJP MP Anup Dhotre

On Nagpur violence, BJP MP Anup Dhotre states, “. This is a planned incident. Politically oriented people who are not bothered about Muslim’s well-being have done this for personal interests. But our CM Devendra Fadnavis and HM Amit Shah know how to handle such scenarios. Such events have occurred pre- and post-independence for political reasons. A common Muslim individual does not engage in such activities.“

Nagpur Violence Live: Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande seeks action against rumour-mongers

Shiv Sena MLA Manisha Kayande decried the Nagpur violence and sought action against rumour-mongers. She said, “We denounce the violence in Nagpur. The rumour mongers should be imprisoned and punished. This sort of thing won’t be tolerated in Maharashtra. The manner in which stones were hurled and violence broke out on a huge scale, this could not have been done without prior planning.” She also underscored that the matter should be brought to logical conclusion, “This issue should be brought to a logical conclusion. Because aarop aur pratyarop (allegations and counter allegations).and this kind of violence needs to be brought to an end. The state government should issue a statement in both houses of the Assembly.”

Nagpur Violence Live: MVA responsible for violence, claims Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat

On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat tells, “Maha Vikas Aghadi is responsible for the violence in Nagpur. Why won’t any Muslim come forward from the area where the grave is? Even Muslims do not wish for the grave to be there. They (Opposition) are doing so in order to prove that they are with Muslims, but do not understand that even Muslims do not want that.“

Nagpur violence live: Curfew areas

The curfew is in force within police station boundaries in Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar. The police have put a “communication ban (curfew)” in place in affected areas under Section 163 to avoid further clashes and ensure peace.

“Nobody should venture out of the house for any reason except medical, and no more than five individuals should congregate within it. Also, instructions are issued to ban spreading any sort of rumour, banning doing all such things,” the order stated. The police have been empowered to seal roads in the affected areas to ensure law and order.

Anyone who defies the curfew “remains punishable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).” The order, however, specifies that it “will not be applicable to police officers/employees on duty as well as government/administrative officers/employees, students appearing for essential services, and persons related to the fire brigade and various departments.”

Nagpur Violence Live: Clashes erupt over Aurangzeb’s mausoleum

At least 40 cars and two earthmovers were burned, police vans damaged, and a dozen policemen, two of them IPS officers, were injured in stone-pelting as protests against Aurangzeb‘s tomb became violent.

Nagpur Violence Live: Government calls for peace

CM Devendra Fadnavis and union minister Nitin Gadkari called on citizens to be calm and refrain from believing rumors, as police detained at least 50 rioters