Mughal Claimant Appeals to UN for Protection of Aurangzeb's Tomb

Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, asserting Mughal lineage, urges UN intervention to safeguard the monument following violent protests in Maharashtra.

Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, claiming descent from Bahadur Shah Zafar, has written to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres seeking protection for Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra.
Tucy argues the tomb, designated a 'Monument of National Importance,' is legally protected under Indian law and UNESCO conventions, prohibiting unauthorized alterations or destruction.
The appeal follows violent protests in Nagpur on March 17, where demonstrators demanded the tomb's removal, leading to arrests and heightened concerns over its safety.
Tucy cites international obligations to preserve cultural heritage and calls for the deployment of security personnel to safeguard the site against further unrest.
He attributes the unrest to media and popular misrepresentations of historical narratives, which he claims have fueled public sentiment against the monument.