Nagpur Clash: Video Shows Mob Hurling Stones at Police Amid Aurangzeb Tomb Row | WATCH

Aurangzeb Controversy: Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday night following a dispute between two groups, leading to vandalism. The unrest began between 7 and 7:30 PM near Shivaji Chowk when slogans were raised by a large group. As another group joined in, police arrived to separate them and pushed the crowd back toward Chitnis Park. Suddenly, heavy stone-pelting began from the Bhaldar Pura area, targeting Nagpur police personnel. 

A video captured the chaos, showing police being attacked by a mob, with stones being hurled at officers. In response, police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Several vehicles were damaged, and at least two people were injured. 

A senior police official confirmed that security measures had been intensified in high-risk zones, deploying Quick Response Teams (QRT), Riot Control Police, and the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF). Additional police forces from multiple stations were also brought in to maintain stability.

Nagpur Clashes: What Led to The Violence?

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Archit Chandak stated that the violence erupted due to a miscommunication.

"The situation is under control right now. Our force here is strong. I appeal to everyone not to step out or engage in stone pelting," he said.

Multiple police personnel suffered injuries, including DCP Chandak, who was struck in the leg. "We called the Fire Brigade to douse the flames and took immediate action," he added, urging the public to refrain from believing rumours and to cooperate with law enforcement. 

A Fire Brigade official reported that two JCBs were torched, with additional vehicles also affected, and one fireman sustained injuries.  

“Two JCBs (were set ablaze) and a few more vehicles were also impacted. One fireman is injured," he told news agency ANI.

Videos shared by ANI depicted burning vehicles and debris strewn across the area. Police swiftly arrived to control the situation, deploying extra personnel to prevent further escalation. 

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Archit Chandak attributed the violence to miscommunication, stating that the situation was now under control. He urged residents to stay indoors and avoid any involvement in stone-pelting. 

“The situation is under control right now. Our force here is strong. I appeal to everyone not to step out or engage in stone pelting," he said.

Several police officers, including DCP Chandak, were injured in the clashes. Authorities called in the Fire Brigade to extinguish the flames while taking immediate action to restore order.  

Officials identified the Chitnish Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt as the worst-affected area, where multiple four-wheelers were set ablaze and stones were thrown at residential properties.