Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke has alleged that the recent violence in Mahal on March 17 was not a spontaneous incident but a pre-planned attack on Hindu establishments. Datke criticized the city police for their failure to prevent the violence, pointing out the minimal police presence in the sensitive area, which allowed rioters to vandalize Hindu-owned shops and vehicles. He called for swift and decisive action against the culprits, resulting in the imposition of a curfew and several arrests. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in Nagpur and the need for authorities to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents in the future.