Nagpur: The police have identified Minority Democratic Party leader Fahim Khan as the mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Nagpur on Monday evening. According to the second FIR registered at Ganeshpeth police station, Khan incited people and gathered around 500 individuals, leading to chaos and violent clashes.
Mob Gathered Under Fahim Khan’s Leadership
The FIR reportedly states that the Minority Democratic Party (MDP) city president, Fahim Khan, played a key role in mobilising the crowd, according to a TV9 Bharatvarsh report. Fahim had also contested the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from the Nagpur Lok Sabha Seat, ultimately facing defeat.
During the recent clashes, protesters, armed with axes, stones, sticks and other dangerous weapons, stormed the area, creating panic. Their actions were allegedly aimed at disturbing social harmony and inciting religious tensions.
The violence was triggered after members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal staged a protest near Gandhi Gate, chanting slogans against Aurangzeb’s tomb and burning a symbolic effigy. In retaliation, a mob gathered under Khan’s leadership, wielding weapons and displaying aggressive behaviour to spread fear.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Explosions heard on vehicles that have been torched in Mahal area of Nagpur; tensions have broken out here following a dispute between two groups. pic.twitter.com/rssI72v8od
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Tension breaks out in Mahal area of Nagpur after a dispute between two groups. Vehicles vandalised and torched, stone pelting reported. Police personnel present in the area. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/PPufCmM55N
— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2025
Violence & Assault On Police By Mob
According to the police, the mob launched a brutal attack in the Bhhaldarpura Chowk area, targeting officers with stones and weapons. To discourage police action, they reportedly prepared and hurled petrol bombs. Amid the chaos, some members of the crowd took advantage of the darkness to harass female police personnel.
The FIR also mentions that an officer from the Rapid Response Team (RCP) was physically harassed, while other women officers were subjected to obscene gestures and inappropriate comments. The situation escalated as the mob attacked vehicles, set cars ablaze and vandalised properties in the area.
Ongoing Investigation
Police have launched a crackdown to identify and arrest those involved in the violence. Security in the affected areas remains tight, with a curfew imposed in riot-hit areas and authorities monitoring the situation closely to prevent further unrest.
