Fahim Khan, a leader of the Minority Democratic Party (MDP), is among over 100 individuals arrested in connection with the violence that erupted in Nagpur on 17 March.The clashes, sparked by rumours that a ‘chadar’ with religious inscriptions had been burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), resulted in widespread stone-pelting and arson across the city.At least 33 police personnel, including three officers of Deputy Commissioner of Police rank, sustained injuries.Khan, who has been booked for sedition, is currently in jail. The NMC had recently issued a notice citing various violations and the absence of building plan approval for his house.On Monday, an NMC team arrived at his residence with bulldozers to demolish what they claimed was an unauthorised structure.The High Court’s decision to halt the demolition comes amid concerns over the administration’s approach in handling the case.
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