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Ujjain mosque demolition sparks stone‑throwing clashes, police fire tear‑gas
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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Demolition of a mosque in Ujjain led to stone‑throwing protests, prompting police to deploy tear‑gas to disperse the crowd.
Police in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, began dismantling a mosque on Tuesday, an action that quickly turned into a flashpoint of unrest. Residents gathered at the site and began hurling stones at the demolition crew, escalating the tension.
Law enforcement responded by using tear‑gas to control the crowd and prevent further violence. The deployment of the chemical agent succeeded in dispersing the protesters, though the situation remained volatile for several minutes.
Authorities have not released details on injuries or arrests, but the incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding religious structures in the region. The demolition, carried out under municipal orders, has drawn criticism from community leaders who view it as an affront to religious sentiment.
The police continue to monitor the area, urging calm while investigations into the demolition's legality proceed.
Law enforcement responded by using tear‑gas to control the crowd and prevent further violence. The deployment of the chemical agent succeeded in dispersing the protesters, though the situation remained volatile for several minutes.
Authorities have not released details on injuries or arrests, but the incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding religious structures in the region. The demolition, carried out under municipal orders, has drawn criticism from community leaders who view it as an affront to religious sentiment.
The police continue to monitor the area, urging calm while investigations into the demolition's legality proceed.