Nagpur Clashes: Curfew Imposed Amid Tensions

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-18T10:24:43.939021+05:30

- Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur due to rumours of Quran desecration and demands to remove Aurangzeb's tomb. - Maharashtra Police enforced a curfew in several areas to control the situation. - BSP leader Mayawati urged the government to act against unruly elements to maintain peace. - Security has been tightened at Aurangzeb's tomb following demands for its removal. - Political leaders, including CM Devendra Fadnavis, appealed for calm and urged people not to believe in rumours. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nagpur-under-curfew-the-controversy-surrounding-aurangzebs-grave-removal-11742267905732.html), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/nagpur-violence-what-caused-flares-in-mahal-bhaldarpura-hansapuri-2873459.html), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/nagpur-tense-after-clashes-over-aurangzeb-tomb-9-injured-dcp-seriously-hurt-15-arrested-what-happened-article-12967258.html), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/prohibitory-orders-imposed-in-nagpur-as-unrest-grows-amid-aurangzeb-tomb-row-1758372)

Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur due to rumours of Quran desecration and demands to remove Aurangzeb's tomb.
Maharashtra Police enforced a curfew in several areas to control the situation.
BSP leader Mayawati urged the government to act against unruly elements to maintain peace.
Security has been tightened at Aurangzeb's tomb following demands for its removal.
Political leaders, including CM Devendra Fadnavis, appealed for calm and urged people not to believe in rumours.

Source: Mint, Zee News, Moneycontrol, Abp News