RAF Deployed in Ujjain After Stone-Pelting Over Mosque Row
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Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Tension was reported in Ujjain during a road-widening operation after opposition emerged over the removal of a portion of a mosque. The situation escalated at the site as protesters gathered and a confrontation developed between the crowd and security personnel.
According to reports, stones were thrown during the disturbance, prompting police to take measures to disperse the crowd and bring the situation under control. Tear gas was reportedly used as authorities attempted to prevent the confrontation from escalating further.
Security was subsequently strengthened in the area, with personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed at the spot. Additional police forces were also positioned around the affected area as authorities monitored the situation and worked to maintain law and order.
The road-widening work is connected with preparations for the upcoming Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation around the site, while the dispute over the structure and the circumstances surrounding the protest remain under administrative and legal scrutiny.