New Delhi, March 17 -- Tensions prevailed in the Mahal area of Maharashtra's Nagpur on Monday after violent clashes broke out between two groups amid the ongoing agitations by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.

During the incident, stone pelting was reported and vehicles were damaged. Police are trying to disperse mobs believed to be in thousands, reported ANI.

The incident reportedly took place after rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, reported PTI.

Police fired tear gas shells and even resorted to cane-charging to disperse a large mob in the Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. The violence reportedly spread to Kotwali ...