Maratha quota agitation | Security heightened at residence of Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur

“Police have stepped up security at the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur in view of the ongoing agitation in parts of the State over the Maratha reservation demand,” an official said on November 1.

“Police have stepped up security at the residence of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nagpur in view of the ongoing agitation in parts of the State over the Maratha reservation demand,” an official said on November 1.

Nagpur Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar on Tuesday evening conducted a review of the security arrangements at Mr. Fadnavis' residence at Trikoni Park in Dharampeth area, in Nagpur.

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“He ordered that the security be stepped up in view of the Maratha quota agitation,” the official said. Nagpur is the hometown of BJP leader Mr. Fadnavis.

A group of Maratha quota supporters earlier said they would launch a 'Mundan Andolan' (head tonsuring) in Mahal area of Nagpur on Wednesday. Incidents of violence have been witnessed in many parts of the State in the last few days.

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