Removal of part of the Shahi Masjid at Chhatri Chowk in Ujjain continued under tight security amid road-widening work for Simhastha 2028. Police maintained heavy deployment after Monday’s stone-pelting incident, while authorities said the situation remained peaceful and under control
A portion of Ujjain's historic Shahi Masjid will be voluntarily removed from Tuesday to facilitate a road-widening project ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The mosque committee said the Muslim community is cooperating with the administration after an agreement was reached.
Protests over the proposed partial removal of Ujjain’s historic Shahi Masjid turned tense, with stone-pelting and police firing tear gas. Nearly 2,000 personnel were deployed amid road-widening work for Simhastha 2028. A High Court hearing was scheduled on Monday
Telangana State Wakf Board chairman Mohd Saleem on Tuesday at a meeting with the board members stated all amenities will be upgraded at the masjid with the board funds
