Bombay High Court grants bail to nine accused in Nagpur violence case
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to nine accused arrested in connection with violence that took place in Nagpur in March this year.The decision was delivered by Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke, who noted that the investigation has been completed and a chargesheet has been filed, leaving no purpose in keeping the accused in custody any longer.advertisementThe violence broke out between the two communities on March 17, 2025, amid heightened tensions over the Aurangzeb tomb issue in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. A rumour about a holy Chadar (quilt) being burned led to the unrest.
Around 500–600 people from the Muslim community gathered near the Shree Chhatrapati Maharaj Statue at Gandhi Gate in Nagpur and began raising slogans against the police.According to the prosecution's case, the gathering soon turned violent and allegedly armed themselves with stones, petrol bombs, and other weapons, attacking police personnel.Several police vehicles and public property were damaged in the violence. The mob also allegedly abused and outraged the modesty of women police officers, the prosecution claimed. In total, four officers and 24 police constables were injured in the incident.Public Prosecutor DV Chauhan opposed the bail, arguing that the nature of the crime was akin to terrorism and that it had endangered the safety and liberty of ordinary citizens. He added that such acts disrupt social harmony and are against the interest of society.advertisementDespite these concerns, the court granted bail to the accused: Mohammad Iqbal Ismail Ansari, Mohammad Absar, Mohammad Ismail Ansari, Mohammad Izhar, Mohamad Ejaz, Mohammad Rahil, Mohammad Yasir, Mohammad Muzammil Ansari, Ashfaque Ullah Khan, and Mohammad Iftekhar Sabir.Each accused was granted bail upon executing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh, with strict conditions imposed on the bail. The accused must report to the local police station on the 1st and 15th of every month until the trial concludes. The judge also warned that any involvement in a similar offence would result in immediate cancellation of bail.During the investigation, police found that the incident may have been instigated through messages circulated in a WhatsApp group named 'Sunni Youth Force,' administered by co-accused Faheem Khan.- EndsMust Watch
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