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Cafe Arson Erupts in Nagpur; Top Cop Orders Probe
5 Feb
Summary
- Nagpur CP ordered an inquiry into Tuesday's violence.
- Seven individuals arrested, including a criminal with a murder case.
- Arson and property destruction occurred after a party brawl.
Violence erupted in Nagpur's Nandanvan police station limits early Tuesday following an initial brawl stemming from alleged public nuisance at a late-night party. The conflict escalated around 1 am, leading to significant arson and property destruction, including a café being set ablaze and a car burnt.
In response to the chaos, Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident, spearheaded by an additional CP-rank officer. This move places the local police's response and crowd management capabilities under scrutiny. Police Inspector Vinayak Koli was subsequently transferred from the Nandanvan police station.
Authorities have arrested seven individuals in connection with the violence. Among those detained is Abhijit Shelke, a known criminal with a murder case and other offenses against him. The police stated that three of the arrested individuals were directly involved in the arson. All seven were remanded in police custody until February 7, as investigations into the root cause and potential wider involvement continue.
