Tension gripped central Nagpur on Monday after a demonstration demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb spiralled into violence, leaving several people including over 20 policemen injured. Police resorted to tear gas and cane-charge as mobs clashed with security personnel in several parts of the city. Authorities said around 65 people have also been arrested
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari appealed for calm, even as the opposition hit out at the state government over what it called a breakdown of law and order.