New Delhi, March 18 -- NCP Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel Tuesday downplayed the March 17 Nagpur incident of violence, emphasing that Opposition should not make a fuss about the incident.

He stated that the Opposition should appeal to public to maintain peace.

"The incident that happened in Nagpur is unfortunate. Such an incident never happens in Nagpur because it is a very peaceful city and people live together in harmony. This incident is not so big that the Opposition should make noise about it. They (Opposition) should appeal to the public to maintain peace," Patel told ANI.

Meanwhile, Nagpur DCP Niketan Kadam, who was injured during the Nagpur violence, said that the accused would be identified and legal action would be taken against...