The FIR lodged at Ganeshpeth police station states that some people attacked the policemen present at Bhaldarpura Chowk. During this, petrol bombs and stones were thrown at the policemen. According to the FIR, taking advantage of the darkness, the mob tried to touch a female policeman and remove her uniform.
During the Nagpur violence, a mob of rioters tried to tear the clothes of some women policemen and threw stones and petrol bombs at the policemen. This has been revealed in the FIRs registered in the Nagpur violence. Violence broke out in Nagpur on Monday when the Vishwa Hindu Parishad protested against the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. During this, a rumor spread that a religious text was burnt during the protest, which sparked violence.
Rioters made objectionable gestures to women policemen
The violence started in the Mahal area of Chitnis Park in Nagpur at around 7.30 pm on Monday. During this, a mob of rioters pelted stones at the police, and petrol bombs were also thrown. Dozens of vehicles were set on fire. Police said five FIRs have been registered in connection with the violence. Of these, the FIR lodged at Ganeshpeth police station states that some people attacked the policemen present at Bhaldarpura Chowk.
During this, petrol bombs and stones were thrown at the policemen. According to the FIR, taking advantage of the darkness, the mob tried to touch a female police officer and remove her uniform. The mob abused other female policemen and made objectionable remarks. The rioters also made obscene gestures to the female policemen.
