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Ujjain Shahi Masjid partial removal for road-widening sparks protests and police clashes

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Where
Agar Roadresolved to block23.186, 75.784
When
Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-27 · last update 2026-09-30
Sourcing
47 reports47 reports across 28 outlets · independence not established
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Summary

Authorities in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, initiated the partial removal of the historic Shahi Masjid to widen a road ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela pilgrimage. The removal affects approximately 3 feet of the mosque structure, its minaret, and the prayer hall. The project impacts over 80 religious locations across Ujjain, including temples and mosques. Protests erupted as Muslim community members gathered to oppose the action, with some camping overnight at the mosque. Police used tear gas and lathi charges to disperse protesters; reports indicate stone-pelting by unidentified individuals during clashes, resulting in 15 detentions and 7 individuals booked. An agreement was eventually reached for the Muslim community to voluntarily remove the affected portion themselves, though reports differ on whether authorities subsequently demolished the minaret. The Madhya Pradesh High Court's Indore Bench had dismissed petitions challenging the removal on September 9, finding the municipal corporation's action was not arbitrary or discriminatory. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board praised the peaceful protest and raised concerns about the demolition, urging respect for the Places of Worship Act and Waqf property rights.

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