City
Epaper

Nagpur Violence: Police Arrest Minorities Democratic Party Working President Hamid Engineer

By ANI | Updated: March 22, 2025 12:05 IST

Hamid Engineer, the working president of the Minorities Democratic Party, was arrested late on Friday night in connection with ...

Open in App

Hamid Engineer, the working president of the Minorities Democratic Party, was arrested late on Friday night in connection with the Nagpur violence case. Lohit Matani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Nagpur, confirmed the arrest.

Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that a holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation. The situation is back to normalcy as the curfew imposed in several areas was lifted. The Nagpur Court on Friday directed a medical examination for Fahim Khan, the prime accused in the Nagpur violence case, following his claims of ill-treatment by the police. His magisterial custody remand (MCR) was recorded, and the court reserved the right for police custody remand (PCR). Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal reported that 99 individuals have been arrested in connection with the violence and assured an impartial investigation.

"Till now, 99 people have been arrested, and action is being taken against them. We are conducting an unbiased investigation," Singal told reporters.

Meanwhile, the Congress has formed a committee of its party leaders to visit Nagpur and meet residents of areas that were affected by the recent violence that broke out over the issue of Aurangzeb's grave. Senior Congress leader Manikrao Thakare who is part of the delegation criticized the BJP on Saturday over the recent violence in Nagpur, stating that the incident occurred because both the central and state governments did not pay attention.

Also Read | Nagpur Violence: PIL Filed at Bombay HC for Removal of Aurangzeb’s Tomb.

Speaking to ANI, Thakare said, "Such incidents had not happened in Nagpur before this. Maharastra Congress State President Harshwardhan Sapkal has given a few leaders of the Congress to find out the reasons behind the Nagpur incident. Secondly, we have to make sure that peace is restored."

"Nagpur is a peaceful city. Some people tried to ignite it. We think that this incident happened because the central and the state government of Maharashtra did not pay attention. The police did not take time action," Thakare said.Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home, Yogesh Kadam, has condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, stating that it is a very serious matter.

"The incident that happened in Nagpur is very serious. Strictest action will be taken. People having the audacity to raise their hands on DCP-level officers and police personnel will not be tolerated at all," Kadam remarked.

Tags: Nagpur ViolenceNagpurMaharashtra
Open in App

Related Stories

MaharashtraNagpur Crime: 24-Year-Old Man Accused of Posting Ex-Girlfriend’s Nude Photos Online

MumbaiAuto Driver Arrested In Mathura For Allegedly Raping and Killing Sex Worker In Mumbai

CricketVID vs ROI LIVE Cricket Streaming: When and Where to Watch Vidarbha vs Rest of India Irani Cup 2025 Match

MaharashtraDhammachakra Pravartan Diwas 2025: Central Railway Announces Special Trains to Nagpur from Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, and Nashik

NashikNashik Crime: College Girl Resists Molestation and Kidnapping Attempt by Repeat Offender

Nagpur Realted Stories

Mumbai₹325 Crore Shipping and Logistics Fraud Rocks Mumbai; EOW Launches Investigation

MumbaiMumbai Crime: Woman Raped and Killed Over Rs 600 Dispute in Malvani; Accused Arrested From Mathura

MumbaiMumbai Tops India in Financial Crimes in 2023, NCRB Report Shows

MumbaiMumbai: 44-Year-Old Ivory Coast Citizen Sentenced to 12 Years Jail for Drug Trafficking

PuneGautami Patil’s Car Crashes Into Auto-Rickshaw in Pune, 3 Injured; Driver Detained (VIDEO)