Nagpur Police Commissioner Orders High-Level Inquiry Following Night of Violence in Nandanvan
Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal has taken decisive action in the aftermath of night-long violence that shook the Gurudeo Nagar and Buland Darwaza areas under the jurisdiction of the Nandanvan police station in the early hours of Tuesday. The Commissioner has ordered a detailed inquiry into the entire incident, assigning the responsibility to an officer of Additional Commissioner of Police rank. This move places the local police response under intense scrutiny, highlighting concerns about crowd control and crime management protocols.
Immediate Police Repercussions and Arrests
In a significant late-evening development, Police Inspector Vinayak Koli was transferred out of the Nandanvan police station, signaling immediate administrative consequences. Law enforcement has made swift progress in the case, arresting seven individuals so far in connection with the violence.
The arrested persons include:
- Abhijit Shelke, described as a hardened criminal with a murder case and other serious offences registered against him.
- Hrishikesh Waghmare
- Shivam Thakur
- Yash Todase
- Akash Yeole
All seven have been remanded to police custody until February 7. According to police statements, Shivam Thakur, Akash Yeole, and Yash Todase were specifically involved in acts of arson, having set fire to the café owned by Faizan Shaikh during the chaotic events.
Sequence of Events: From Brawl to Blaze
The violence erupted following an initial altercation over alleged public nuisance at a late-night party held in a café located within the Nandanvan area. What began as a minor argument between two groups quickly escalated into full-scale clashes around 1 AM, spiraling into serious acts of arson and widespread destruction of property.
The situation deteriorated rapidly, with a café being set ablaze and a car also burnt during the chaos. These destructive acts have raised serious concerns among senior police officials regarding the effectiveness of crowd control measures and overall crime management strategies in the locality.
Commissioner's Directives and Ongoing Investigation
Expressing clear dissatisfaction with the handling of the situation, Commissioner Ravinder Singal has specifically directed the inquiry to focus on the staff of the Nandanvan police station. He has instructed officials to conduct the probe swiftly and impartially to ascertain any potential lapses.
The inquiry aims to examine several critical aspects:
- Response time of the police force to the escalating situation.
- Adequacy of preventive measures that could have been implemented.
- Effectiveness of on-ground management during the violence.
- Any procedural failures that may have allowed the matter to spiral out of control.
Further investigation into the root cause of the conflict and any possible larger involvement of criminal elements is actively ongoing. Police authorities have assured the public of strict and decisive action against all those found responsible for the violence and property destruction.
