After Nagpur, Tension Simmers In Maharashtra's Dharashiv After Man Shares Aurangzeb’s Picture On Social Media Status

The recent incident comes days after large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Vidarbha's largest city after rumours began circulating about a ‘chadar' with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

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A young man in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district posted a picture of Aurangzeb on his social media status. This led to outrage among Hindu organizations. As a result, a road blockade protest took place in the Narangwadi village of Umarga tehsil, with demands for action against the youth.

According to media reports, police are present at the site, but the atmosphere remains tense. The protest occurred near the Narangwadi junction on the Umarga-Latur highway.

The recent incident comes days after large-scale stone pelting and arson were reported in several parts of Vidarbha's largest city after rumours began circulating about a ‘chadar' with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal on Thursday set up a committee of party leaders to visit the riot-affected areas of Nagpur. The committee set up by Sapkal includes AICC in charge of Goa Manikrao Thakare, senior leaders Nitin Raut, Yashomati Thakur, Hussain Dalwai, and Sajid Pathan. Nagpur district congress chief and MLA Vikas Thakare is the convenor, and AICC Secretary Praful Gudade Patil is the coordinator, party functionaries said as quoted by news agency PTI.

The violence and arson that rocked Nagpur on Monday night was a black spot on the state's glory. It was very unfortunate that some people tried to disrupt peace in the state. There is a need to ensure peace and social harmony. The committee will visit riot-affected areas and talk to the locals, a Congress statement informed.

Thirty-three police personnel, including three DCP rank officers, were injured. Police have booked Fahim Khan, the key accused in the violence, and five others on charges of sedition and spreading misinformation on social media, as per police. Curfew was lifted or relaxed in parts of the city three days after the violence.