Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Ujjain Tense After Mosque Demolition Clash, Police Deploy 2,500
Officials in Ujjain wanted to remove a small part of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project.
Some people protested the plan.
Police said stones were thrown at them during the demolition work.
Six policemen were injured and received medical treatment.
Police used tear gas and a cane charge to control the crowd.
Ten people were booked, including five social media influencers.
Police said the influencers spread misinformation and disturbed the peace.
Around 2,500 police officers were sent to the area to prevent more trouble.
A hearing about the dispute was scheduled at the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Protesters and police clashed during the demolition of part of Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project.
Police said stones were thrown at security personnel, injuring six policemen.
Ten people were named in an FIR, including five social media influencers accused of spreading misinformation and disturbing peace.
Police used tear gas and a cane charge to disperse the crowd, according to officials.
About 2,500 police personnel were deployed as Muslim women continued protesting the proposed demolition and a High Court hearing remained pending.
- Who
- Protesters, police, mosque management and Muslim women were involved; police booked 10 people, including five social media influencers.
- What
- Clashes occurred during a drive to demolish part of the Shahi Masjid for road widening; six policemen were injured and 10 people were booked.
- When
- The clashes occurred on Monday; a related High Court hearing was scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.
- Where
- Around the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The district administration said about 9 feet by 4 feet of the mosque lies within the alignment of a road being widened for Simhastha, while mosque representatives and protesters opposed the removal.
Administration and Police
Mosque Management and Protesters
Road-widening plan
Administration and Police
The district administration said part of the mosque falls within the alignment of a road to be widened for Simhastha.
Mosque Management and Protesters
Mosque management and protesters opposed removing part of the Shahi Masjid, which they said is more than 100 years old.
Cause of unrest
Administration and Police
Police said a mob, including women, threw stones at security personnel and that 10 people disturbed the peace; five influencers were also accused of spreading misinformation.
Mosque Management and Protesters
Protesters gathered to demand that the demolition drive be stopped and continued objecting to the proposed removal.
Police response
Administration and Police
Police said tear gas and a cane charge were used to disperse the crowd and deployed about 2,500 personnel to maintain order.
Mosque Management and Protesters
The continued protests reflected opposition to the demolition while the dispute awaited consideration by the High Court.
- Location
- Shahi Masjid area, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Project
- Road widening for Simhastha
- Affected mosque section
- About 9 feet long and 4 feet wide
- People booked
- 10, including five social media influencers
- Police injuries
- Six policemen were injured
- Police deployment
- Approximately 2,500 personnel, including teams from neighboring districts
- Court status
- A hearing was scheduled before the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court