Nagpur Violence: Over 100 Arrested as Investigations Reveal Pre-Planned Unrest

Communal clashes erupted on March 17 following protests against Aurangzeb's tomb, with Fahim Khan and others facing sedition charges for inciting violence.

The violence began after right-wing groups protested the presence of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and attacks on police, injuring 33 officers.
Authorities have arrested over 100 individuals, including Fahim Khan, who is accused of orchestrating the unrest through inflammatory speeches and circulating edited videos.
Maharashtra's Cyber Cell identified over 140 provocative social media posts, including one traced to Bangladesh, which fueled the communal tensions.
The Archaeological Survey of India has covered parts of Aurangzeb's tomb with tin sheets following the protests and subsequent violence.
Curfews have been partially lifted in Nagpur, but security remains heightened as investigations continue, with 18 special teams formed to track additional suspects.