Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Sec 163 after protest over Aurangzeb's grave

Mar 18, 2025

Nagpur (Maharashtra), March 18 (ANI): A curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur city following violent protests over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's grave on March 17. The curfew was implemented in several areas under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). On March 17, around 200 to 250 members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal gathered to support removing Aurangzeb's grave. The protesters raised slogans demanding the grave's removal eventually leading to a violent clash.