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Nagpur Erupts In Clashes Over Aurangzeb's Tomb; Curfew Imposed

Violence ensued in Nagpur as Hindu groups demanded the removal of a 17th-century Mughal ruler's tomb, resulting in injuries to over 50 individuals, including police officers. Authorities have enforced an indefinite curfew to restore order.

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People gather near charred remains of two-wheelers at Hansapuri area amid curfew after violence erupted on Monday night, in Nagpur. Curfew has been imposed in several areas of Maharashtra's Nagpur city after a protest against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence here during which several houses and vehicles were vandalised, officials said.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

People stand near charred remains of a car at Chitnis Park area amid curfew after violence erupted on Monday night, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Police personnel keep a vigil at Chitnis Park area amid curfew after violence erupted on Monday night, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI/Charles Salve

Charred remains of two-wheelers lie on a roadside in the aftermath of a violence that erupted on Monday, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI/Charles Salve

People stand near charred remains of a car in the aftermath of a violence that erupted in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI/Charles Salve

A man walks past damaged two-wheelers in front of a house in the aftermath of violence that erupted on Monday, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Nagpur Municipal Corporation workers clear debris from an area in the aftermath of violence that erupted on Monday, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Police personnel redirect commuters at a blocked road at Chitnis Park area amid curfew after violence erupted on Monday night, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Security personnel alleged detain an miscreant after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Security personnel detain an alleged miscreant after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

Security personnel deployed to maintain law and order after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur.

Violence in Nagpur
Violence in Nagpur | Photo: PTI

A fire set by miscreants amid violence following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur.

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