Nagpur, March 25 -- More than 114 accused have been detained and thirteen cases have been filed in connection with the March 17 incident of violence in Nagpur that involved stone pelting and vehicles being torched following rumours that a that a holy 'chadar' had been burnt on that day.

Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal told ANI, "Action is continuously being taken against those involved in the incident. Thirteen cases have been filed in connection with the incident and more than 114 accused have been detained. In a few instances, they (accused) were from outside and some were from Nagpur."

On Monday, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation anti-encroachment squad demolished illegal construction at the house of accused Yusuf Sheikh an...