Nagpur Violence / Kashmir angle of stone pelting in Nagpur has emerged, news quoting sources

Nagpur Violence: A big news has come out regarding the recent riot in Nagpur, Maharashtra. According to sources in the Maharashtra Home Department, the pattern of stone pelting in Nagpur is very similar to the 'stone pelting' that takes place in Kashmir. The matter is also being investigated from this point of view.

Similarities with Kashmir stone pelting

Gathering the crowd within just four hours and inciting them to attack.

Using the surrounding stones for the attack.

Mainly targeting the police force.

Keeping these aspects in mind, the administration is investigating the matter in depth.

Investigation and security measures

The preliminary investigation report of this riot will soon be sent to the Union Home Ministry. Apart from this, a high-level meeting will be held in Nagpur this evening to review the security measures. It will be decided in this meeting whether to continue or remove the curfew.

Misbehavior with women policemen

• During this incident, the protesters on CA Road from Chitnis Park misbehaved with the policemen. Women police personnel were particularly targeted. According to a complaint by a woman police employee,
• Taking advantage of the darkness, the mob tried to molest her.
• Some anti-social elements tried to pull her uniform and touch her body.
• Other women police personnel were also misbehaved with and obscene gestures and comments were made to them.
• A case has been registered at Ganesh Peth Police Station against this shameful incident and the process of identifying the accused is underway.

Further action

The administration has taken the matter seriously and assured strict action against the culprits. Deployment of additional forces is also being considered to further strengthen police security.

Such incidents are a matter of concern in Nagpur and the administration is taking concrete steps to stop it. Citizens are also being appealed to not pay heed to rumours and maintain peace.