Speaking in the Assembly on Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warned that no one has permission to take law and order into their hands.
He noted that the violence in Nagpur was “a well-planned attack”.
“In Nagpur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held protests. Rumours were spread that things containing religious content were burnt….It looks like a well-planned attack. No one has permission to take law and order into their hand,” Maharashtra CM noted.
He further stressed that Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, “everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful,” he said.
Directed by Laxman Utekar, ‘Chhaava’ stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Divya Dutta.
A curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) following tensions over the demand to remove Aurangzeb’s grave, read an official Maharashtra police notification.
Here’s what Dy CM Eknath Shinde said
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said, “No one in Maharashtra will tolerate those who support Aurangzeb. The incident which occurred in Nagpur is unfortunate. Police are investigating if this was a pre-planned conspiracy. 4 DCP level officers were injured in this incident. The CM is reviewing the situation. Police have said that many people came from outside. Petrol bombs were also hurled. It is unfortunate that the Police were also attacked. Strict action will be taken in this incident. I appeal to all to maintain peace.”
