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Ujjain Mosque Clashes: 15 Arrested After Demolition Row
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:47 AM
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Violent clashes erupted in Ujjain after a group attempted to demolish a portion of a mosque, leading to 15 arrests by local police.
Earlier this week, tensions flared in Ujjain when a group of individuals tried to demolish a portion of a local mosque. Police moved swiftly to prevent the demolition and intervened as the crowd grew hostile.
The confrontation escalated into a brief clash, but fortunately no serious injuries were reported. In the aftermath, authorities detained 15 people suspected of participating in the unrest.
The police are investigating the motives behind the attempt to raze the mosque and are working to restore calm in the area. Local community leaders have urged residents to remain peaceful and cooperate with law enforcement.
The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious sites in the region and the importance of maintaining communal harmony.
The confrontation escalated into a brief clash, but fortunately no serious injuries were reported. In the aftermath, authorities detained 15 people suspected of participating in the unrest.
The police are investigating the motives behind the attempt to raze the mosque and are working to restore calm in the area. Local community leaders have urged residents to remain peaceful and cooperate with law enforcement.
The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious sites in the region and the importance of maintaining communal harmony.