Nagpur tense after flare-up over Mughal emperor’s tomb

Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of Nagpur city on Tuesday, a day after communal clashes were sparked by groups who want to demolish the tomb of a I7th-century Muslim Mughal ruler.

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Communal clashes in Maharashtra state’s Nagpur city broke out on Monday during a protest led by groups demanding the demolition of the tomb of Aurangzeb, a Muslim Mughal ruler who has been dead for more than 300 years.

Lawmaker Chandrashekhar Bawankule said at least 34 police personnel and five other people were injured and several houses and vehicles were damaged during the violence.

Senior police officer Ravinder Singal said at least 50 people have been arrested so far.

The areas fall in the police station jurisdictions of Kotwali, Ganeshpeth, Lakadganj, Pachpaoli, Shantinagar, Sakkardara, Nandanvan, Imamwada, Yashodhara Nagar and Kapil Nagar.

The city Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Kumar Singhal issued an order which said that the police have been given the power to block roads in the affected areas to maintain law and order. Anyone violating the curfew will be punishable under Section 993 of the Indian Penal Code.