A massive protest has been staged by some Hindu outfits in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur over controversial social media posts on Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan, according to the officials.

Hindu outfits staged violent protest over controversial social media post

The Hindu outfits were calling for a shutdown as they alleged that the posts were intended to glorify the two rulers.

The protest soon turned violent when the protesters ransacked some shops and vehicles at Kolhapur’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, demanding action against those men.

To disperse the protesters, the police has to resort to lathi charge, the official added. There were reports of clashes between two groups from other parts of the town as well.

Official statement

Speaking to the media, Mahendra Pandit, Superintendent of Police said, “Some organisations had called for a Kolhapur bandh and the members of these outfits gathered at Shivaji Chowk today. Some people also started throwing stones, forcing police to use force against these people to disperse them.”

CM Shinde appeals to stay clam

Taking notes from the violent protest, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that he is in contact with the senior police officials. He also appealed to the public to maintain calm.

“Investigation is underway and action will be taken against those found guilty,” the chief minister said.

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Monitoring the situation

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, is also monitoring the situation, officials said.

“There is no forgiveness in Maharashtra for those who praise Aurangzeb. Police are also taking action. At the same time, it is our collective responsibility to ensure that peace is maintained,” the deputy CM added.

Further, security has been increased in the city to avoid any untoward incident, police said.