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Arif Masood Criticises Police Action in Ujjain Shahi Mosque Row, Calls for Dialogue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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Arif Masood questioned the use of lathi charge and tear‑gas during the Ujjain Shahi Mosque controversy, urging authorities to resolve the issue through talks.
Senior political figure Arif Masood expressed concern over the police response to the recent tensions at the Shahi Mosque in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He asserted that the deployment of lathi charge and tear‑gas was unnecessary and escalated the situation.
Masood emphasized the need to maintain law and order without resorting to force that could inflame communal sensitivities. He appealed to the state administration to prioritize calm and to engage directly with community representatives.
The leader called for a negotiated settlement, urging both parties to sit down and discuss grievances rather than allowing the dispute to spiral further. His statement reflects a broader demand for dialogue‑based conflict resolution in religious flashpoints across the country.
Local officials have not yet responded to Masood's remarks, and the situation remains under close observation as authorities seek a peaceful way forward.
Masood emphasized the need to maintain law and order without resorting to force that could inflame communal sensitivities. He appealed to the state administration to prioritize calm and to engage directly with community representatives.
The leader called for a negotiated settlement, urging both parties to sit down and discuss grievances rather than allowing the dispute to spiral further. His statement reflects a broader demand for dialogue‑based conflict resolution in religious flashpoints across the country.
Local officials have not yet responded to Masood's remarks, and the situation remains under close observation as authorities seek a peaceful way forward.