Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed the state Assembly on Nagpur violence and said that the violent incidents and riots seem to be pre-planned. He said Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful.
He said those who attacked police personnel will not be spared and added that the violent incident and riots seem to be pre-planned."
Fadnavis on Monday had said that the police and administration are handling the situation after stone-pelting and tense situation in the Mahal area of Nagpur.
CM Fadnavis has appealed to citizens to cooperate with the police and requested people not to believe rumours.
"Police, administration are handling the situation after stone-pelting and tense situation in Mahal area of Nagpur. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed that citizens should fully cooperate with the administration in this situation. We are constantly in touch with the police administration and citizens should cooperate with them. Nagpur is a peaceful and co-operative city. This has been a permanent tradition of Nagpur. In such a case, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appealed not to believe any rumours and give full cooperation to the administration," the Chief Minister's Office said.
A Fire Brigade official told ANI, "Two JCBs (were set ablaze) and a few more vehicles were also impacted. One fireman is injured."
Violence broke out with incidents of vandalism and stone-pelting reported in Maharashtra's Nagpur, a police officer said, adding that a few police personnel were also injured.
The situation, however, is said to be under control. The incident was reported from Mahal area of Nagpur on Monday evening.
The official urged for peace and warned against violating law and order. "We urge everyone to maintain peace. Do not trust rumours. Do not disturb law and order and support police. We are taking legal action," DCP Chandak added.