As per reports, clashes were reported in Buldhana on Friday (20 February). During celebrations of the Shiv Jayanti, a dispute broke out over the issue of erecting a statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Chikhla in Lonar taluka. This escalated into clashes.

Additionally, a female office bearer of a political party was allegedly beaten by a mob during the clashes. Heavy security deployment has been reported in the area since then and further investigations remain underway.