Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Vows Action As Fake Social Media Quran-Burning Rumour Triger Violence

Nagpur witnessed violence on March 17 as Islamists mobs carried out large-scale disturbance following rumours that a copy of the Quran had been burned during a protest by Hindu organisations.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the violence in the state assembly, asserting, “In Nagpur, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held protests. Rumours were spread that religious items were burned. It appears to be a well-planned attack. No one has permission to take law and order into their hands”, He confirmed that 33 police officers, including three Deputy Commissioners of Police, were injured in the violence. He warned, “Attacks on police will not be tolerated; strict action will be taken”.