Stone pelting, tear gas and clashes with police: What is happening in Ujjain
Tensions flared in Ujjain, India, as protesters clashed with police during the demolition of a portion of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project. Authorities stated the project is part of infrastructure preparations for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the friction between urban development projects and religious sites, which can trigger communal tensions in sensitive regions.
NEW DELHI: Tensions rose in Ujjain on Monday as protesters clashed with police during demonstrations over development work in the city. Police were deployed in large numbers around the Shahi Masjid Complex as sporadic protests and stone pelting were reported in the area.The clashes erupted after the demolition of a portion of the Shahi Masjid as part of a road-widening project. The work is linked to preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2028, with authorities planning a major infrastructure overhaul ahead of the religious gathering.Police used tear gas shells to control a crowd in the city as stone pelting occurred when a large group of people clashed with them at the spot where a portion of Shahi Masjid was planned to be demolished.Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel has been deployed at the spot.SP Pradeep Sharma says, "...all communities and sections of society are continuously extending their cooperation and support…
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