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Ujjain Shahi Mosque Dispute: Minaret Falls, Dome Breaks During Road Widening; Peace Urged
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News18•02-10-2026, 10:54
Ujjain Shahi Mosque Dispute: Minaret Falls, Dome Breaks During Road Widening; Peace Urged
- •A section of the Shahi Mosque in Ujjain was damaged during a road widening project, leading to a minaret falling and the dome breaking.
- •The incident occurred ahead of the 'Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028' and followed a dispute over a proposal to demolish the mosque.
- •City Qazi Khalikurrahman released a video message explaining that the crane's belt broke due to excessive weight, causing the accident.
- •Collector Roshan Kumar Singh appealed to the public not to heed rumors and emphasized that the work is being done with mutual cooperation.
- •Additional Superintendent of Police Guru Prasad Parashar prohibited photography and videography within a 500-meter radius to ensure smooth operations and prevent disturbances.
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A crane's belt broke due to excessive weight while a portion of the mosque was being removed for a road widening project ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028, causing a minaret to fall onto the dome.
City Qazi Khalikurrahman and Ujjain Collector Roshan Kumar Singh appealed to the public to maintain peace, avoid gathering crowds, and disregard rumors, emphasizing that the incident was an unintentional technical mistake.
A portion of the mosque was slated to be removed as part of a road widening project in Ujjain leading up to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028.
