Police clash with protesters in Nagpur amid rumours of burning of holy book; four injured

Nagpur: After massive protests over the removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, which turned violent, the administration has imposed a curfew in several areas under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The official order, issued by Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal, stated that restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

The curfew has been imposed within the police station limits of Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Tehsil, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Shantinagar, Imamwada, Yashodharanagar, and Kapilnagar.

According to the official order, over 200 members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on March 17 and Bajrang Dal gathered near Shivaji Maharaj statue in Mahal and started protesting, demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s grave.