'Will Dig Out From Graves': Fadnavis Vows Strict Action Against Rioters After Nagpur Riots
Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis denied rumors of a burnt Quranic cloth triggering violence in Nagpur, vowing to hold accountable those responsible for attacking police.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday that contrary to rumours, no 'chadar' or cloth with Quranic verses was burnt during a protest in Nagpur city. He also vowed to dig out from their graves those who attacked the police during the subsequent violence.
According to news agency PTI, rioters allegedly misbehaved with a woman constable and tried to disrobe her during the violence on Monday night.
The mobs hurled stones and petrol bombs, injuring 33 police personnel, including the three Deputy Commissioner of Police-rank officers. The violence had been planned to disturb social harmony, claimed Fadnavis, an MLA from Nagpur and also the state home minister, speaking in the legislative assembly.
"Whatever happened two days ago was a planned incident by a few people. I am not blaming any community....we did not find any ayat (Quranic verse) on the cloth that was burnt," said the CM.
The rumours about a chadar with Quranic verses being burnt during a protest led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishan demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb located in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district triggered Monday's violence, as per the preliminary probe.
"We have verified this from all angles by magnifying videos and pictures of the protest," Fadnavis further said, replying to a debate on the budgetary demands of the home department.
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