Bangladesh Connection Uncovered In Nagpur Riots, Police Identify 200 Suspects
The Nagpur Police uncovered links between the Nagpur riots and Bangladesh. As many as 97 fake news social media posts were identified, many originating from Bangladeshi IP addresses.
The Nagpur Police cybercell has found links between the Nagpur riots and Bangladesh. The police have found links to a Facebook account, from where a threat had been issued to fan the fire of the violence.
So far, 97 social media posts have been found to be offensive and fake. Several such social media posts were found to have generated from computers with Bangladeshi IP addresses.
Four FIRs were lodged on Wednesday night over rumormongering on social media. The Nagpur police have identified around 200 individuals with links to the riots or rumormongering and efforts are on to identify 1,000 more. The police have formed 18 teams to strengthen the operations.
What Happened In Nagpur?
Violence erupted in Nagpur on March 17, following protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The unrest began after right-wing groups allegedly burned effigies of the Mughal emperor, leading to rumours of the Quran's desecration.
This incited clashes between communities, resulting in large-scale arson, stone-pelting, and attacks on police personnel. Over 30 officers were injured, and major damage to vehicles and property was reported.
In response to the violence, authorities imposed a curfew in several areas and deployed over 1,000 police officers to restore order. Fahim Shamim Khan, a local leader of the Minorities Democratic Party, was arrested as the alleged mastermind behind the riots.
Big preparations to deal with social rioters.
Cyber cell is identifying rioters.
In the Nagpur violence riot case, different teams of Nagpur Police are working in different directions of investigation. So far 90 people have been arrested. But the rioters are still hiding. Nagpur Police Cyber Cell is active to identify them.
The Cyber Cell is identifying the rioters through available CCTV, mobile footage, media footage, social media posts, social media pages and preparing their database.
After getting the pictures by the Cyber Cell, the rioters are being arrested.
ABP News correspondent reached the Cyber Cell of Nagpur Police and took stock of the investigation of the Cyber Cell.
Correspondent Mrityunjay Singh Walk Through, from Nagpur Police Cyber Cell
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