Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the cost of public property damaged during Nagpur violence will be recovered from rioters.
Fadnavis said that assets would be seized if the cost was not paid. He also warned of “bulldozer” action.
“Whatever damage has happened will be recovered from the rioters. If they do not pay the money, then their property will be sold for the recovery. Wherever required, bulldozers will also be used,” Fadnavis said.
Clashes broke out in central Nagpur on March 17 over rumours that a “chadar” with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), which was seeking the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Several police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police (DCPs), sustained injuries, and multiple vehicles and homes were damaged in the clashes. A 40-year-old man died while undergoing treatment at a hospital on Saturday.
104 arrests made so far: Fadnavis
Fadnavis on Saturday said that 104 people have been arrested for rioting based on CCTV footage. He added that more people will be arrested.
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