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Ujjain Shahi Masjid demolition dispute

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Tensions arose in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, regarding the partial demolition of the historic Shahi Masjid to facilitate a road-widening project for the Simhastha 2028 event. Protests against the removal of the structure led to clashes between demonstrators and police, involving stone-pelting and the subsequent use of tear gas and baton charges by authorities. Officials noted that the unrest was exacerbated by AI-generated fake videos falsely claiming the entire mosque was being demolished. Following a compromise between the mosque committee and the state administration, the Madhya Pradesh High Court disposed of a petition regarding the dispute. The mosque committee agreed to the voluntary removal of a small section of the structure, approximately 3 to 9 feet, along with an adjacent shop. To maintain order, security has been significantly intensified, with over 2,500 police personnel, including Rapid Action Force members, deployed to the area. District Collector Roshan Kumar Singh reported that the situation has stabilized, and members of the mosque committee are overseeing the removal of the affected section under heavy security presence. Recent developments indicate that security measures have expanded to include mounted marches and the installation of iron scaffolding around the mosque to ensure stability. Following the stone-pelting incidents on September 28, nine individuals accused of involvement underwent medical examinations and were reported to be in normal condition.

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