Shahi Masjid demolition: Ujjain residents and police clash; stones pelted, tear gas fired
Tensions flared in Ujjain on Monday as residents clashed with police over the demolition of a portion of Shahi Masjid for road widening. Protesters allegedly pelted stones, prompting police to respond with tear gas. The Ujjain Municipal Corporation initiated the demolition process ahead of the Simhastha 2028 festival, intensifying community opposition.