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Ujjain Mosque Demolition Sparks Violence Amid Road Widening Dispute
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News18•28-09-2026, 11:08
Ujjain Mosque Demolition Sparks Violence Amid Road Widening Dispute
- •Violence erupted in Ujjain during the demolition of a mosque for road widening.
- •Stone pelting was reported as the situation escalated, requiring police intervention.
- •Authorities claim an agreement was reached prior to the demolition.
- •The incident has led to allegations of a wider conspiracy.
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Violence and stone pelting broke out in Ujjain when a portion of the Shahi Mosque was scheduled to be removed as part of a road-widening project for the upcoming Simhastha 2028 preparations, prompting police intervention and tear gas use.
The road-widening initiative from Kanthal Chowk to Gopal Mandir is being carried out to improve traffic management and infrastructure for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028, which affected several religious structures including the mosque.
Yes, authorities stated that an agreement had been reached with the community and committee members prior to the demolition, even though initial tensions and protests occurred over removing a portion of the structure.
