Ujjain unrest: HC disposes of Muslim sides' appeals after agreement with civic body
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has disposed of appeals regarding the Shahi Masjid case following an agreement between Muslim petitioners and the Ujjain civic body. The dispute arose during road-widening projects intended to prepare the city for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Why it matters
The resolution of this dispute helps mitigate communal tensions in a city preparing for a major religious pilgrimage event.
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday disposed of two appeals related to the Shahi Masjid case after Muslim petitioners cited an agreement reached with the Ujjain civic body, news agency PTI reported.The court's order came amid heightened tensions in Ujjain, where protesters clashed with police during demonstrations over development work in the city.Security was stepped up around the Shahi Masjid Complex after sporadic protests and stone-pelting were reported in the area.
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