Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke has alleged that the violence that erupted in Mahal on March 17 was not a spontaneous incident but a pre-planned attack on Hindu shops and vehicles. Datke criticized the city police for their failure to prevent the targeted violence despite the area’s known sensitivity. The lack of adequate police presence allowed the rioters to vandalize and loot properties belonging to the Hindu community. Datke has called for swift and stringent action against those responsible for instigating the violence. In response to the situation, a curfew was imposed in the area, and several arrests were made. The incident has raised concerns about the maintenance of law and order in the region.