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Violent Protests Erupt in Ujjain Over Shahi Masjid Demolition
- •Violent clashes erupted in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, following the partial demolition of the historic Shahi Masjid.
- •Intense protests led to a standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement.
- •Over 2,000 police personnel were deployed to manage the escalating tensions.
- •Tear gas was used by authorities to disperse the protesting crowds.
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Violent protests erupted due to the proposed partial removal of a 160 square foot section of the historic Shahi Masjid to accommodate road-widening projects for the Simhastha 2028 preparations. The situation escalated into a law enforcement standoff involving stone-pelting and tear gas deployment.
Authorities deployed over 2,000 police personnel alongside paramilitary and rapid action forces to manage the escalating crowd. Police and security forces utilized tear gas shells and lathi charges to disperse mobs after incidents of stone-pelting near the mosque and the city Qazi's residence.
The Shahi Masjid is a historic structure located in the Chhatri Chowk area, approximately one to two kilometers away from the Mahakal temple. Protesters and community members claim that the mosque dates back 636 years to 1390 AD.
