Ujjain Collector Warns of Strict Action Against Misinformation After Portion of Shahi Masjid “Sustains some Damage” During Removal Process

Portion of historic Ujjain mosque suffers damage during road-widening work

Stating that there has been no loss of life or injuries, the Collector appealed to people not to pay heed to rumours. A mosque committee member questioned the urgency shown by administration in removing portions of the mosque

Minaret falls on mosque's roof during demolition work in Ujjain

Ujjain: A portion of a mosque suffered significant damage during the partial demolition of a minaret at Shahi Masjid in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district on Thursday, October 1. The development comes days after the local Muslim community revolted against the demolition order, staging a protest outside the mosque. Rising tension even resulted in police officials … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Po…

Portion of Ujjain mosque damaged during road widening days after clashes

A portion of the Shahi Masjid in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain was damaged on Thursday during the removal of structures for a road-widening project. No injuries were reported. Days earlier, the area witnessed clashes and protests against the road widening plan.

Ujjain Collector warns of strict action against misinformation after portion of Shahi Masjid “sustains some damage” during removal process

“Regarding the road widening work, the section of the mosque at Chhatri Chowk that falls within the project's scope--and was thus affected--sustained some damage during the removal process. However, there has been no loss of life, no injuries, and no one is trapped. Please do not pay heed to any rumours,” Singh said, according to the Ujjain Police PRO.

MAJOR ACCIDENT DURING MINARET REMOVAL AT UJJAIN’S 600-YEAR-OLD SHAHI JAMA MASJID

Thu 01 October 2026: During the operation to dismantle a minaret at Ujjain’s Shahi Jama Masjid, a serious accident occurred unexpectedly. The belt of the machine being used broke while the minaret was being taken down, leading to the collapse of a portion of the structure and causing damage to the roof of the mosque’s […]