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Nagpur Communal Violence Investigations Focus on Pre-Planned Conspiracy and Online Misinformation

Authorities in Maharashtra continue to crack down on suspects and misinformation following communal clashes triggered by protests over Aurangzeb's tomb.

As of now, 69 persons have been arrested in connection with the violence which took place in the city on Monday.
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Overview

  • Curfews remain in parts of Nagpur as police form 18 special teams to identify and arrest over 1,000 suspects linked to the March 17 violence.
  • Maharashtra Cyber Cell has flagged 144 provocative social media posts, including one traced to a Bangladeshi-operated account, for inciting unrest.
  • Fahim Khan, a local leader, has been arrested and accused of orchestrating the violence, with charges of sedition and spreading misinformation filed against him.
  • The violence, involving arson, stone-pelting, and attacks on police, left 33 officers injured and highlighted the role of misinformation in escalating tensions.
  • The Archaeological Survey of India has partially covered Aurangzeb's tomb with tin sheets as protests and debates over its removal continue.