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Nashik Demolishes Unauthorized Dargah Following Violent Protests

The demolition of the Satpeer Baba Dargah under a Bombay High Court order led to clashes injuring 21 police officers and resulting in multiple arrests.

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A bulldozer demolishing an allegedly illegal dargah in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
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Overview

  • The Nashik Municipal Corporation demolished the unauthorized Satpeer Baba Dargah early Wednesday morning as per a Bombay High Court directive.
  • Violent protests erupted late Tuesday night in the Kathe Galli area, with a mob of over 400 people opposing the demolition.
  • Police reported 21 officers injured and three vehicles damaged during stone-pelting by protesters, prompting the use of tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.
  • Fifteen people have been detained, and authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify others involved in the violence.
  • The demolition follows a prolonged legal process, including a final notice issued on April 1, with heightened security measures remaining in place to maintain order.