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Heavy Security Ensures Peaceful Friday Prayers After Ujjain Mosque Row

Ujjain increased security around a mosque after trouble happened earlier in the week.

The trouble occurred while workers were removing part of a tall minaret.

Officials said the damage to the mosque was accidental.

No one was hurt in that incident.

On Friday, people prayed at mosques across the city peacefully.

Police placed barricades and stopped people from entering some nearby areas.

Special police forces were sent to help keep order.

Drones and cameras watched the area.

Officials said the situation was under control and asked people not to believe rumors.

Key facts

Security forces: RAF, STF and CRPF personnel were deployed.
Police deployment: More than 2,500 police personnel were deployed on the ground, according to SP Pradeep Sharma.
Surveillance: Eight drones and around 100 CCTV cameras monitored Ujjain.
Access restrictions: Barricades were placed about 500 metres ahead of the Shahi Masjid, with movement restricted at several nearby points.
Friday prayers: Prayers were held peacefully at mosques across the city, with no untoward incident reported.
Reported damage: A portion of the mosque was damaged when part of a 120-foot-tall minaret fell during dismantling.
Casualties: No casualties or injuries were reported, and all workers were safe.

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