The March 17 violence that rocked Nagpur claimed its first victim Saturday when 38-year-old Irfan Ansari succumbed to injuries sustained during an attack by a mob.
Irfan Ansari passed away Saturday afternoon, five days after being injured. His death was confirmed by Dr Sagar Pandey, Deputy Medical Superintendent at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital.
Violence erupted March 17 over rumours that a holy book had been desecrated during a demonstration in the city by VHP and Bajrang Dal, seeking removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Khuldabad.
Imran Ansari told media persons that his brother Irfan left home on the night of the violence (March 17) to board a train to Itarsi. He had taken an autorickshaw to the railway station, but the driver dropped him off at CA Road, citing violence in the area. Irfan then decided to continue on foot. He was subsequently attacked by a mob and sustained severe head injuries.
Imran said his brother briefly regained consciousness while in the ICU and narrated his ordeal.
Irfan, who frequently travelled to Itarsi for work, had been brought to the hospital by police. Later, the hospital staff contacted the family to inform them about his condition. The family has demanded strict action against those responsible for his death. Irfan is survived by his wife and daughter.
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