Controversy over Aurangzeb: Aurangzeb’s tomb in Aurangabad closed for five days, MNS threatened to break

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A large number of police forces have been deployed here from today after closing the grave.  - Dainik Bhaskar

A large number of police forces have been deployed here from today after closing the grave.

Aurangzeb’s tomb located in Aurangabad has been closed for five days from Thursday amid the Gyanvapi Masjid controversy. On Tuesday, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena spokesperson Gajanan Kale had issued a statement questioning the monument and said it should be destroyed. After this, a mosque committee had tried to shut down the place on Wednesday. Amidst this controversy, this decision has been taken by the state government.

ASI confirmed
ASI’s Aurangabad circle superintendent Milan Kumar Chowle has also confirmed that the tomb has been closed for five days on the appeal of the Masjid Committee and the police. “We will assess the situation and then decide whether to open it or keep it closed for another five days,” the official said.

MNS leader Gajanan Kale made this remark in early May on the visit to the tomb of Akbaruddin Owaisi and the offering of flowers to it. Earlier, BJP leaders have demanded registration of a case against Owaisi on sedition charges, while NCP chief Sharad Pawar wondered whether such a move to create a new controversy in Maharashtra. been picked up.

A few days ago, AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi offered prayers at Aurangzeb's tomb.

A few days ago, AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi offered prayers at Aurangzeb’s tomb.

Security was increased after the threat
Following this threat, the rural police and ASI had beefed up security at this memorial located in Khuldabad to avoid any untoward incident. Everyone was being investigated. However, this decision has been taken after the mosque committee appealed to the authorities to close the mausoleum for a few days.
Akbaruddin Owaisi offered Namaz at the tomb
MNS spokesperson Gajanan Kale had said on Tuesday that there was no need for Aurangzeb’s tomb in the state, so it should be demolished so that people do not go there. Let us inform that in early May, AIMEM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi had offered prayers at Aurangzeb’s tomb. His move was criticized by the ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra as well as the MNS.
Government is sprinkling salt on the wound by protecting the tomb: MNS
MNS spokesperson Gajanan Kale said that Bal Thackeray had told Saamna that the tomb should be demolished, then why is it still there. The MNS leader has alleged that the work of the Maharashtra government to provide security is like sprinkling salt on our wounds. He had said that Aurangzeb had tortured Shivaji’s son Sambhaji Raje.

This tomb of Aurangzeb is located in Khuldabad area of ​​Aurangabad.

This tomb of Aurangzeb is located in Khuldabad area of ​​Aurangabad.

Why is the grave of the one who tortured Sambhaji Maharaj here: Rane
The tomb of Aurangzeb was also opposed by BJP leader Nitesh Rane. Rane said that we allow those who bow their heads in front of Aurangzeb’s grave to walk on two legs. Nitesh Rane asked why the graves of those who tortured and killed Sambhaji Maharaj should be in Maharashtra? There was no response from the Archaeological Department on the repair of Vijaydurg Fort, but the tomb of Aurangzeb has been closed for tourists for five days to prevent any untoward incident.

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