Nagpur Violence: Vehicles Torched, Shops Vandalized In Hansapuri After Mahal Clashes

Nagpur Violence: Tension gripped Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday night resulting in violent clashes triggered by a dispute between two groups. Stones were pelted, vehicles were torched, and properties were damaged as the situation became out of control. After Mahal, tensions were further heightened, and clashes erupted in Hansapuri as some unidentified miscreants woke up and chose violence. According to reports, they set vehicles ablaze, vandalized local shops, and even pelted stones, creating panic among the residents.

An eyewitness from Hansapuri who witnessed the violence told ANI that a masked group came here with sharp weapons, bottles, and stickers. “They started the ruckus, vandalized shops, and pelted stones. They also torched vehicles,” the eyewitness added. Another local confirmed that at least 8 to 10 vehicles were set on fire and shops were vandalized.

#WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra: An eyewitness and local from Hansapuri area says, ” A team came here, their faces were hidden with scarfs. They had sharp weapons, stickers and bottles in their hands. They started the ruckus, vandalised shops and pelted stones. They also torched… https://t.co/dulJLlh1kV pic.twitter.com/QYDClkXVS9

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025

Curfew Imposed, Situation Under Control

Nagpur Police Commissioner Dr. Ravinder Singal said that a photo was burnt following which a few people gathered. The situation is under control now, he stated. Following clashes in Nagpur’s Mahal area by over 1000 people, Nagpur Police issued prohibitory orders in the city detaining more than a dozen people. Curfew was imposed in several areas under Section 163 until further notice.

What Led To The Nagpur Violence?

Unfounded rumours claim that the holy Quran was burned down amidst a protest by a right-wing group. They demanded Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb be dismantled in Sambhaji Nagar. Reports suggest that the protest was organized by Hindu Nationalist groups such as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, who allegedly set fire to a cloth with ‘Kalma’ written on it. This resulted in widespread outrage among the Muslim community.

About Aurangzeb Tomb Row

Right-wing Hindu Nationalist groups, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), had demanded the removal of the tomb of Aurangzeb. Following this, security had been tightened at the tomb of the Aurangzeb Tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.