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Aurangzeb tomb row: Nagpur on edge amid violent clashes; oppn targets Maharashtra govt; top developments

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 March 2025 ()
Violence erupted in Nagpur following a right-wing protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The unrest escalated after rumors of a religious book burning, leading to arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism. Police have imposed Section 144 and arrested 50 individuals to control the situation.
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