Nagpur, March 22 -- Authorities have lifted the curfew in several areas of Nagpur, including Pachpavali, Shantinagar, Lakadganj, Sakkardara, and Imamwada, while easing restrictions in other parts of the city, officials said.

The curfew was imposed following the violence that erupted on March 17 in Nagpur over rumours that a holy chadar was allegedly "burnt" on the day.

Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said that the curfew restrictions in the Kotwali, Tehsil, and Ganeshpeth police station limits are being relaxed between 7 PM and 10 PM.

"Curfew will remain in force in these places after 10 PM. Curfew in Yashodharanagar police limits will remain as before until further orders," he added.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister D...