Clashes Erupt in Ujjain as Authorities Remove Part of Historic Shahi Masjid for Road Project
Tensions flared on September 28, 2026 in Ujjain when municipal crews moved to remove a portion of the Shahi Masjid to make way for a road widening plan, prompting protests, stone throwing and police use of tear gas. The confrontation underscored rising sensitivities ahead of the 2028 Simhastha pilgrimage and raised questions about heritage, law and crowd management.