Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke has alleged that the violence that erupted in Mahal on March 17 was not a spontaneous act but rather a pre-planned attack on Hindu establishments. He criticized the city police for their inability to thwart the violence, stating that despite the known sensitivity of the area, the police presence was lacking, allowing the rioters to specifically target Hindu-owned shops and vehicles. Datke has called for stringent measures to be taken against those responsible for the violence, which ultimately led to the imposition of a curfew in the area and the arrest of several individuals. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Nagpur and the need for proactive measures to prevent such incidents in the future.