Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke has alleged that the violence in Mahal on March 17 was not a spontaneous act but a pre-planned attack on Hindu establishments. He criticized the city police for their failure to prevent the violence and protect the properties of the Hindu community. Datke highlighted the minimal police presence in the sensitive area, which allowed the rioters to carry out their planned attacks. He called for strict action 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 better law enforcement measures to prevent such incidents in the future.