Violence broke out in Nagpur unexpectedly after unrest broke out during a demonstration organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal. In response, police took strict security measures, including curfew and route marches, to prevent further incidents.
Nagpur: Curfew remained imposed in 11 police station areas across Nagpur on Wednesday after violent clashes broke out on March 17 during protests against the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Though the city has largely returned to normal, authorities have decided to retain restrictions in sensitive areas as a precautionary measure.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Curfew continues on the second day in 10 police station limits of Nagpur following violence that erupted on 17th March
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Visuals from the Mahal area of the city pic.twitter.com/NmD2zOotkc
Violence broke out in Nagpur unexpectedly after unrest broke out during a demonstration organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal. In response, police took strict security measures, including curfew and route marches, to prevent further incidents.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Explosions heard on vehicles that have been torched in Mahal area of Nagpur; tensions have broken out here following a dispute between two groups. pic.twitter.com/rssI72v8od
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Tension breaks out in Mahal area of Nagpur after a dispute between two groups. Vehicles vandalised and torched, stone pelting reported. Police personnel present in the area. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/PPufCmM55N
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
Heavy police force is deployed to ensure order in the affected areas. Officials are closely monitoring the situation, with intelligence teams working to identify and prevent any attempt to re-ignite tensions.
Gradual relaxations are possible, but no immediate plans
According to reports, senior police officials have said that there is no decision yet to lift the curfew in the affected areas. The restrictions imposed indefinitely will be eased in a phased manner based on ground assessment. A police official told ABP Majha News, “We are regularly reviewing the situation. Any relaxations will be given gradually so that there is no risk of fresh disturbances.”
Daily life returns to normal outside curfew-imposed areas
Meanwhile, outside curfew-imposed areas, daily life in Nagpur has resumed normally. Public transport, including the Nagpur Metro and state transport services, is operating normally and businesses have reopened. However, the authorities have urged residents of vulnerable areas to cooperate with the restrictions and avoid unnecessary movement
Tight security in place to prevent further incidents
Although the immediate violence has been brought under control, tension remains in parts of the city. Strong police presence remains in place, especially in Zones 3, 4 and 5, where the clashes were most intense. Residents of these areas have been advised to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary and gatherings of more than five people are prohibited.
The administration is urging to maintain peace and assuring that adequate security arrangements have been made to prevent further disturbances. The authorities have also stressed that strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to incite violence.
Additionally, the local police will review the situation from time to time before taking any decision regarding lifting the curfew. Until then, security forces are on high alert to ensure that peace is fully restored across the city.
