On March 18, 2025, violent clashes occurred in Nagpur, India, centered around the tomb of the 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The confrontation was sparked by protests from Hindu nationalists who demanded the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, a figure widely despised among this group. Reports indicate that violence erupted after protesters burned an image of Aurangzeb, leading to further acts of vandalism including the destruction of vehicles and homes. Local police reported that at least a dozen people sustained injuries amid the heightened tensions.
The clashes erupted as Hindu nationalists protested against the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, igniting violence that led to injuries and property damage in Nagpur.
Protests turned violent when demonstrators set fire to an image of Aurangzeb, leading some groups to vandalize homes and torch vehicles, further escalating tensions.
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