A curfew was imposed in 30% of Nagpur following clashes sparked by protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. Over 50 arrests were made, six FIRs filed, and significant police presence ensured. The riots caused extensive damage and left at least 70 people injured, two critically.
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