Indian city sets curfew after Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler’s tomb

The situation is explosive in the city of Nagpur. Radical Hindu groups attacked the tomb of Emperor Moghol Aurangzeb, who reigned in the seventeenth century. The rumour of copies of the burnt Qur'an has led to clashes with Muslims: 70 people have been injured and about as much arrested since Monday, March 17th. A curfew is declared.

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Nagpur Violence: 50 Detained, Curfew Remains in Effect for 2nd Consecutive Day Across 10 Districts After Unrest Over Aurangzeb Tomb

Fifty individuals have been detained, and a curfew remains in effect for the second consecutive day across ten police district areas in Nagpur following violent clashes that erupted on March 17, police said. Speaking to ANI, DCP Rahul Maknikar says, 'The situation is under control. The investigation is underway. We have formed 10 teams. We have detained 50 people so far.' Nagpur Violence: 50 Detained, Curfew Remains in Effect for 2nd Consecutive…

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Clashes erupt in Indian city as Hindu groups demand demolition of 17th century Muslim ruler’s tomb

Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in parts of a western Indian city on Tuesday, a day after sectarian clashes were sparked by Hindu nationalist groups who want to demolish the tomb of a 17th-century Muslim Mughal ruler.