Irfan Ansari's death prompts demand for justice in Nagpur

A 38-year-old welder named Irfan Shafiq Ahmed Ansari has died due to injuries sustained in the recent riots in Nagpur. His death marks the first fatality from these violent events. Ansari was injured while trying to get to Itwari railway station. His family is now calling for justice. They want murder charges filed against the rioters and government compensation for his widow and teenage daughter. On the night he was attacked, Ansari was found severely injured on the roadside and taken to Mayo Hospital by police. After six days in the hospital, Ansari passed away. Another victim, a 17-year-old named Raza Yousuf Khan, is recovering from head injuries at a private hospital. Police have arrested two suspects related to Ansari’s assault. A local police officer, Sanjay Singh, played a crucial role in rescuing Ansari from the rioters. The government covered his medical expenses. In Ansari’s neighborhood, Bande Nawaz Nagar, people are grieving. Community leaders have asked for calm and police have maintained a strong presence. While curfews have been lifted in some areas, they remain in place where violence occurred. Ansari's brother, Imran, and nephew, Huzefa, are demanding justice. They want both the rioters to be charged with murder and for the courts to take serious action. Imran also highlighted the academic achievements of his niece Zainab, urging the government to provide job assistance for Ansari’s wife and financial support for Zainab’s education.