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Religion
Bohra Community Begins Dismantling 200-Year-Old Husami Mosque Section for Ujjain Singhsth-2028 Road Widening
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:00 PM
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Around 8.5 feet of the historic Husami mosque, including six to seven shops, is being removed by the Bohra community as part of road‑widening work for the Singhsth‑2028 project in Ujjain.
Ujjain officials have cleared the way for the Singhsth‑2028 development plan, which includes widening a key arterial road. In the process, members of the Bohra community have taken it upon themselves to dismantle an 8.5‑foot segment of their 200‑year‑old Husami mosque that lies in the expansion zone.
The affected portion also houses six to seven small shops that have served the local neighbourhood for decades. Residents say the community is handling the removal themselves to avoid further delays in the infrastructure project.
Local authorities have not issued a formal order for demolition, but have indicated that the road‑widening is essential for the upcoming Singhsth‑2028 event. The Bohra community’s proactive approach reflects a desire to balance heritage preservation with urban development.
No reports of legal disputes or protests have emerged so far, and the work is proceeding under the watch of municipal supervisors to ensure safety and compliance with heritage guidelines.
The situation underscores the challenges Indian cities face when modern infrastructure projects intersect with historic religious sites.
The affected portion also houses six to seven small shops that have served the local neighbourhood for decades. Residents say the community is handling the removal themselves to avoid further delays in the infrastructure project.
Local authorities have not issued a formal order for demolition, but have indicated that the road‑widening is essential for the upcoming Singhsth‑2028 event. The Bohra community’s proactive approach reflects a desire to balance heritage preservation with urban development.
No reports of legal disputes or protests have emerged so far, and the work is proceeding under the watch of municipal supervisors to ensure safety and compliance with heritage guidelines.
The situation underscores the challenges Indian cities face when modern infrastructure projects intersect with historic religious sites.