Stone-Pelting Reported During Ujjain Mosque Protest as RAF Joins Security Operation

Sandeep SinghSeptember 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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Security was intensified in Ujjain on Monday after a protest over the proposed partial removal of the Shahi Masjid turned confrontational, with reports of stone-pelting and the use of tear gas by police.

The dispute centres on a road-widening project connected with preparations for Simhastha 2028. A portion of the Shahi Masjid has been identified as falling within the area required for the proposed widening. Members of the Muslim community have opposed the move and gathered around the mosque to prevent the authorities from carrying out the proposed action.

On Monday, a large crowd gathered at the site as officials prepared to move forward with the infrastructure work. The situation deteriorated when protesters and police came into confrontation. Reports said stones were thrown, prompting police to deploy tear gas in an effort to disperse the crowd.

Rapid Action Force personnel were deployed alongside local police. Their presence was intended to strengthen security and help prevent the situation from spreading to nearby areas.

The latest confrontation follows a tense weekend during which large numbers of community members gathered near the mosque. According to reports, some people planned to remain at the location overnight in opposition to the proposed demolition. Police officials attempted to persuade the protesters to cooperate with the administration.

The proposed action has already been the subject of legal proceedings. The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed petitions challenging the Ujjain Municipal Corporation’s decision to remove part of the mosque for road widening. The court’s decision cleared the way for authorities to proceed with the project.

The legal dispute has involved several notices issued by municipal authorities. Court documents indicate that representatives associated with the Shahi Masjid challenged those notices and sought an order preventing coercive action against the mosque.

The administration has maintained that the project is connected with the need to improve infrastructure before Simhastha 2028. The religious gathering is expected to attract very large numbers of devotees, creating significant requirements for road capacity, crowd movement and public safety.

A court judgment reported earlier this month also noted that the road-widening exercise affected other religious structures. According to the report, portions of several temples and a mosque had already been removed along the relevant road, with the court considering the administration’s position that the action was part of a broader infrastructure programme.

For residents, however, the immediate issue has been the proposed change to the Shahi Masjid. The gathering of protesters has demonstrated the depth of opposition to the move, while the police response shows the administration’s determination to maintain control over the area.

The use of tear gas has raised the intensity of the confrontation. Authorities must now balance the implementation of the road project with the need to prevent further clashes.

Heavy security remains in place around the affected area. Officials are expected to continue monitoring crowds and movement near the mosque.

The developments underline the sensitivity of infrastructure work involving religious properties. As Ujjain prepares for Simhastha 2028, the administration faces the challenge of expanding civic infrastructure while managing objections from communities affected by the changes.