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Ujjain Clerics Urge Calm Amid Rumors, Assure Community of Resolved Issues
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News18•28-09-2026, 13:56
Ujjain Clerics Urge Calm Amid Rumors, Assure Community of Resolved Issues
- •Ujjain remains tense due to the proposed partial removal of Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project ahead of Simhastha 2028.
- •Clashes erupted between a crowd and police near the mosque, involving stone-pelting and police using tear gas.
- •Heavy security has been deployed in the area following the unrest.
- •Clerics and community representatives have appealed for calm and urged people to disregard rumors.
- •They assure the community that issues can be resolved peacefully.
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A portion of the Shahi Masjid is slated for removal as part of a road-widening project in Ujjain to improve traffic and infrastructure ahead of the Simhastha 2028 event.
Tensions and clashes erupted after crowds gathered in protest against the partial removal of the mosque, leading to stone-pelting and the police deploying tear gas to control the situation.
Amid the ongoing row and security deployment, city clerics and community representatives have appealed for calm, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid rumors because the issues can be resolved.
