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IN PHOTOS: Ujjain sees stone-pelting, tear gas amid protest over Shahi Masjid action

Updated On: 28 September, 2026 11:37 AM IST | Janhavi Pingale

Tension escalated in parts of Ujjain on Monday as protests over the proposed partial removal of the historic Shahi Masjid turned restive, with stone-pelting reported and police firing tear gas shells to disperse the gathering. (Pic/PTI)

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Pic/PTI
Pic/PTI
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Police personnel stand guard near the Shahi Masjid amid continuing protests and heightened security in the area
Police personnel stand guard near the Shahi Masjid amid continuing protests and heightened security in the area
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Barricades are erected along the Kanthal-Gopal Mandir route amid protests against the proposed partial removal of the Shahi Masjid
Barricades are erected along the Kanthal-Gopal Mandir route amid protests against the proposed partial removal of the Shahi Masjid
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The protest centres on road-widening work along the Kanthal Square-Gopal Mandir route being undertaken ahead of Simhastha 2028
The protest centres on road-widening work along the Kanthal Square-Gopal Mandir route being undertaken ahead of Simhastha 2028
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Police say the officer sustained the hand injury when the corner of a sheet being used by a group of women cut her hand during the protest
Police say the officer sustained the hand injury when the corner of a sheet being used by a group of women cut her hand during the protest
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Rapid Action Force personnel maintain a strong presence around the Shahi Masjid as authorities work to prevent further escalation
Rapid Action Force personnel maintain a strong presence around the Shahi Masjid as authorities work to prevent further escalation
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Nearly 2,000 police personnel have been deployed in Ujjain amid preparations for possible enforcement action around the Shahi Masjid
Nearly 2,000 police personnel have been deployed in Ujjain amid preparations for possible enforcement action around the Shahi Masjid
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Police fire tear gas shells to disperse protesters amid stone-pelting during the unrest near the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain
Police fire tear gas shells to disperse protesters amid stone-pelting during the unrest near the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain
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Security forces take positions near the Shahi Masjid as protests intensify over the proposed road-widening project in Ujjain
Security forces take positions near the Shahi Masjid as protests intensify over the proposed road-widening project in Ujjain
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Police personnel remain deployed around the Shahi Masjid complex in Ujjain amid protests over the proposed partial removal of the structure
Police personnel remain deployed around the Shahi Masjid complex in Ujjain amid protests over the proposed partial removal of the structure

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