Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Ujjain Mosque Committee Warns Against Fraudulent Repair Donations
The Shahi Masjid in Ujjain is being repaired as part of a road-widening project.
During work to remove a large minaret, a crane belt broke and debris damaged the mosque’s roof.
The mosque committee says it is paying for the repairs itself.
It says it has not asked anyone for donations.
But people are reportedly asking for money using barcodes, online posts and visits to neighbourhoods.
Committee president Abdul Mannan told people to check with the committee before giving money.
He said the committee may file a police report if it gets evidence.
Nearby roads that were closed for seven days have reopened, though the area beside the mosque remains barricaded.
The Shahi Masjid Committee says it has not sought or collected donations for mosque repairs.
People are reportedly soliciting money using barcodes, online platforms, messaging apps and neighbourhood visits.
Committee president Abdul Mannan urged donors to verify requests and said an FIR would be filed if evidence emerges.
Repair work is underway after a crane belt snapped during removal of a minaret, damaging the mosque roof.
Roads around the mosque reopened after seven days of closures, while the immediate area remains barricaded.
- Who
- The Shahi Masjid Committee, led by president Abdul Mannan, and people reportedly soliciting donations in the mosque’s name.
- What
- The committee warned against unauthorised repair-fund requests and said it may file an FIR if evidence emerges.
- When
- During the mosque repair work; nearby roads reopened after seven days of closures.
- Where
- Shahi Masjid, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Repair work is connected to a road-widening project; the committee says it has not authorised donation collection.
- Location
- Shahi Masjid, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Repair context
- A portion of the mosque falls within the Kanthal Chauraha–Chhatri Chowk road-widening project.
- Damage
- The mosque roof was damaged when debris fell after a Hydra crane belt snapped during minaret removal.
- Repair funding
- The Shahi Masjid Committee says it is bearing the entire repair cost.
- Donation warning
- The committee says it has issued no barcode and has collected no donations for the mosque matter.
- Committee president
- Abdul Mannan
- Road access
- Surrounding roads reopened after seven days; the immediate area around the mosque remains barricaded.