A clash broke out between groups in the Kiradpura area of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (earlier known as Aurangabad) on Wednesday night. Several police vehicles were set on fire and pelted with stones amid the violence. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the situation is under control. While Shivsena (UBT) Leader Sanjay Raut said the riots were sponsored by the Maharashtra Government.