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Ujjain Shahi Masjid Row: Stone Pelting, Tear Gas Amidst Demolition Uproar for Simhastha 2028 Road Widening
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:07
Ujjain Shahi Masjid Row: Stone Pelting, Tear Gas Amidst Demolition Uproar for Simhastha 2028 Road Widening
- •Ujjain's Shahi Masjid faces demolition for a 15-meter road widening project ahead of Simhastha 2028, sparking protests.
- •On Sunday night, police and JCBs arrived, leading to stone pelting and tear gas as the Muslim community protested the action.
- •The 900-meter road from Kanthal Square to Gopal Temple requires removal of several religious sites, with the mosque being the latest flashpoint.
- •A mutual agreement was reportedly reached, with the community possibly starting the removal process on Monday.
- •The dispute continues as the Muslim community has approached the Indore High Court, with a hearing scheduled for Monday.
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The Shahi Masjid is facing partial removal due to a road widening project on the 900-meter stretch from Kanthal Square to Gopal Temple in preparation for Simhastha 2028. This sparked protests from the Muslim community.
Tensions escalated on Sunday night when police and administration teams arrived at the mosque with JCB and Poclain machines to carry out the widening action, prompting a large gathering of protesters.
Following talks between the administration and community members, a mutual agreement was reached where the community may begin removing the affected part themselves, although petitions have also been brought before the Indore High Court.
