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Religion
Technical error causes minar collapse at Ujjain's Shahi Masjid, city Kazi urges calm
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 05:36 PM
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A minar at the Shahi Masjid in Ujjain fell after a technical mistake, prompting city Kazi Khaliqur Rahman to call for peace and communal harmony.
The historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain witnessed the sudden collapse of its minar, an incident attributed to a technical error. The structure, a prominent feature of the mosque, fell without any prior warning, drawing immediate attention from local residents and officials.
According to the city Kazi, Khaliqur Rahman, the collapse was not the result of any communal tension but stemmed from a technical mistake during recent maintenance work. He emphasized that the incident should be viewed strictly as an engineering failure rather than a religious or social issue.
In his official statement, Kazi Khaliqur Rahman appealed to the citizens of Ujjain to maintain calm, uphold communal harmony, and refrain from speculation that could inflame tensions. He urged cooperation with authorities as they investigate the exact cause of the technical lapse.
Local authorities have been notified, and a preliminary assessment of the site is underway to ensure safety and prevent further incidents. The Kazi’s call for peace reflects a broader effort to keep the city’s diverse communities united in the aftermath of the accident.
According to the city Kazi, Khaliqur Rahman, the collapse was not the result of any communal tension but stemmed from a technical mistake during recent maintenance work. He emphasized that the incident should be viewed strictly as an engineering failure rather than a religious or social issue.
In his official statement, Kazi Khaliqur Rahman appealed to the citizens of Ujjain to maintain calm, uphold communal harmony, and refrain from speculation that could inflame tensions. He urged cooperation with authorities as they investigate the exact cause of the technical lapse.
Local authorities have been notified, and a preliminary assessment of the site is underway to ensure safety and prevent further incidents. The Kazi’s call for peace reflects a broader effort to keep the city’s diverse communities united in the aftermath of the accident.