Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Sunday alleged that individuals with connections to Bangladesh were involved in the recent violence in Nagpur. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Nirupam claimed the unrest was premeditated and formed part of a larger conspiracy.

The violence erupted in Maharashtra’s Nagpur city on 17 March following rumours that a ‘chadar’ with religious inscriptions had been burned during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The demonstrations were reportedly demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. As per PTI, the clashes led to widespread stone-pelting and arson across several parts of the city, leaving 33 police personnel injured, including three officers of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) rank.