Protests in Ujjain over demolition of portion of mosque for road-widening project
In Ujjadi, demonstrators confronted police after authorities announced the removal of a section of the historic Shahi Masjid to widen a road ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh pilgrimage. The crowd objected to the demolition, leading to clashes with law enforcement. Police used force to disperse the protesters, while officials said the project is necessary for infrastructure improvements.