Nagpur violence: Bangladesh link emerges; 84 arrested after threats to kidnap women surface on social media
Following the recent violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the police are now investigating the individuals involved. During this investigation, the Cyber ​​Cell has found some evidence that points to Bangladesh’s involvement behind the violence.
It is being said that the cyber cell has identified a social media account that was being operated from Bangladesh and was threatening to incite large-scale riots in Nagpur.
More Details emerged
In fact, Police investigation has revealed that the Facebook ID of the main accused Fahim Khan followed many Bangladeshi and Pakistani accounts. This finding has raised fears that external organizations may be behind this violence. Fahim had given a speech before the violence. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he contested against Nitin Gadkari and lost by 6.5 lakh votes.
After the Nagpur violence, people created many new Facebook pages on social media, and they posted provocative content from these pages. The police have found many fake accounts that are working to incite riots and incite people. Investigations are conducted on a Facebook page ‘Nawaz Khan Pathan,’ and its profile information has hidden. This page has posted offensive and threatening posts against Indians.
Keep your women ready for next time: A post on this page reads – ‘Pajits don’t cry, this is our time.’ This moment we have attacked, next time we will kidnap women from your house. ‘Keep your women ready’ – this statement is very provocative and offensive, which can spread tension in the society. Some people in Pakistan and Bangladesh use the word “Pajit” to insult Indians. They use this derogatory word to make derogatory remarks, especially against Indians.
Action against 34 social media accounts: The Cyber ​​Cell has taken action against 34 social media accounts for spreading rumours and inciting violence. Along with this, The police have registered 10 FIRs. Meanwhile, the police have arrested 84 people so far, including mastermind Fahim Shamim Khan. However, on Wednesday, Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Yogesh Kadam had put the number at 69. This includes eight workers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
Who is Fahim Khan?
According to the Cyber ​​Cell about the role of accused Fahim Khan in the violence, Fahim edited videos of protests against Aurangzeb and made them viral on social media, due to which the environment deteriorated and violence spread. He also used to circulate violent videos. Fahim Khan is 38 years old and lives in Yashodhara Nagar, Nagpur. Before the violence, Fahim gave a speech. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he contested against Nitin Gadkari and lost by 6.5 lakh votes. The court sends 19 accused in this case to police custody until March 21. Fahim, the mastermind, assembles more than 500 rioters and incites violence.
Also read :Nagpur Violence: Woman Officer Molested, 51 Arrested as Violence Engulfs City
