Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has issued a stern warning against divisive forces following violence in Nagpur. He emphasised India's strength lies in unity and cautioned against targeting Muslims. The unrest in Nagpur was sparked by protests over Aurangzeb's tomb. Fourteen more arrests have been made, bringing the total to 105. Three new FIRs have been filed as investigations continue.
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00:00The top story we are following is coming in from the state of Maharashtra.
00:04It is the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar who has given out a stern warning.
00:09He has warned against divisive forces.
00:11Should not fall into the trap of divisive forces.
00:17Ajit Pawar warns against targeting of Muslims.
00:21He said that India's strength lies in unity.
00:24And in unity we all must believe.
00:28This is a stern message which is given by Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of the state of Maharashtra.
00:33He is now asking the people not to fall prey to all those people who are trying to divide the country.
00:38This message comes after violence engulfed Nagpur.
00:57Ajit Pawar is with you.
00:59Whoever comes and shows his eyes to our Muslim brothers and sisters,
01:04he will fight between the two groups and stop peace.
01:08And he will talk about taking the law with him.
01:12So whoever he is, he will not be forgiven at any cost.
01:20With regards to the violence that took place in Nagpur,
01:2314 more people have been arrested so far.
01:263 fresh FIRs have been filed.
01:29Now there was a protest which was called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in the district in Shambhaji Nagar.
01:35Now this ignited widespread stone pelting and arson in several parts of Nagpur.
01:40The Chief Minister of the state Devendra Parnavis also came out and gave a statement.
01:44And we just heard the Deputy Chief Minister of the state of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar also saying
01:49that we all need to stay united and one should not believe in the forces that are trying to divide the country.
01:54So far 14 people have been apprehended.
01:57Close to 3 new FIRs have been filed.
02:00The total number of arrests so far have been 105.
02:04The police are also now looking at the beginning of the incident.
02:08CCTV footage at the moment is being looked at and investigations are taking place.