40 held as desecration of Constitution replica sparks violence in Maha town

Following the desecration of a replica of the Indian Constitution in Parbhani, Maharashtra, protests erupted into violence on Wednesday. Agitators set fire to shops, looted businesses, and pelted stones, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders and 40 arrests. Police used tear gas to control the situation, and multiple FIRs are being filed as the investigation continues.