Nagpur Riots: MDP Leader Fahim Khan Arrested for Leading Protest
Nagpur Riots: MDP Leader Fahim Khan Arrested for Leading Protest
Tension gripped Nagpur as riots erupted late Monday night, leaving many injured and causing significant destruction. In a major breakthrough, the police arrested Fahim Shamim Khan, a local leader of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), for allegedly instigating the riots.
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What Led to the Riots?
The unrest began after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. The protest soon escalated, leading to violent riots in Nagpur’s Mahal area.
Key Events That Unfolded:
- Protests Turn into Riots – Clashes erupted around 8:30 to 9 PM in old Nagpur.
- Destruction and Injuries – Police personnel, anti-riot commandos, and civilians suffered injuries.
- Vehicles and Property Damaged – Mobs torched two JCB machines and 40 vehicles, including police vans.
- Curfew Imposed – Authorities enforced strict measures to control the riots.
- Fahim Khan’s Arrest – Police named Khan in an FIR for leading a protest outside a police station.
Who is Fahim Khan?
Fahim Shamim Khan, 38 years old, is a well-known local leader who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against BJP’s Nitin Gadkari. A video released by police allegedly shows him delivering an inflammatory speech before the riots broke out.
Legal Action Taken
- FIRs Registered: Six First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed, naming 51 individuals.
- Sexual Harassment Allegations: One accused allegedly harassed a female police officer during the riots.
- Police Investigation: Authorities are probing whether Khan orchestrated the riots.
Police and Government Response
Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singhal assured citizens that no further riots have been reported since the curfew. 2,000 security personnel, including Quick Response Teams (QRT) and Riot Control Police (RCP), have been deployed.
Political Reactions
The opposition parties have held Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis responsible for the riots, citing police intelligence failure.
- Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena UBT) questioned the government’s preparedness.
- Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal claimed the riots were a distraction from other pressing issues.
- Deputy CM Eknath Shinde blamed anti-social elements and promised strict action.
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The Road Ahead
As investigations continue, authorities remain vigilant to prevent further unrest. Leaders across parties have urged people to maintain peace and not fall for misinformation.
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