Nagpur protests demand removal of Aurangzeb's tomb

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Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur, India, over the tomb of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Hindu nationalists have been demanding the removal of the tomb due to their negative views of Aurangzeb. On Tuesday, police reported that about a dozen people were injured, and several vehicles were damaged during the violence. The unrest began during protests by a nationalist group. According to local reports, the situation escalated when protesters set fire to an image of Aurangzeb. This led to further violence, as groups vandalized homes and torched vehicles. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as tensions remain high. More updates are expected.


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