Ujjain Shahi Masjid Row: Protests Erupt Over Road-Widening Plan

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Protests and stone-pelting were reported in Ujjain after a proposal to remove a portion of the Shahi Masjid for road widening, prompting heightened security in the area

Stone-pelting in MP's Ujjain
Security personnel keep vigil following stone-pelting incidents during protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the 'Shahi Masjid' for road widening, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Ujjain Shahi Masjid Demolition
Security personnel interact with people following stone-pelting incidents during protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the 'Shahi Masjid' for road widening, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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Stone-Pelting In MPs Ujjain
Security personnel keep vigil following stone-pelting incidents during protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the 'Shahi Masjid' for road widening, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Photo: PTI
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Stone Pelting Ujjain
People gather following stone-pelting incidents during protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the 'Shahi Masjid' for road widening, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Photo: PTI
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Tear Gas Shahi Masjid Ujjain
Security personnel interact with people following stone-pelting incidents during protests against the proposed removal of a portion of the 'Shahi Masjid' for road widening, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

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