Ujjain Shahi Masjid Row: Heavy Security For Friday Prayers; RAF, STF & CRPF Deployed, 8 Drones Keep Watch | VIDEO

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh witnessed heightened security on Friday as the city observed Friday prayers at the Shahi Masjid, just five days after unrest erupted during the removal of the revered mosque's minar. Police deployed a significant force, including Rapid Action Force (RAF), Special Task Force (STF), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, alongside drones and CCTV cameras to ensure a safe atmosphere.

Special Superintendent Pradeep Sharma reported that over 2,500 police personnel were on the ground, maintaining a strong presence near the mosque and other sensitive areas due to the unrest that occurred on Monday. The city's police chief emphasized that the situation was under control and that no untoward incidents were reported during the Friday prayers.

Security measures were reinforced with barricades erected around 500 meters of the Shahi Masjid, restricting public movement to designated points. Additional roadblocks were placed at Gudri Chauraha, Kanthal, Khara Kuan police station, and the Gabi Hanuman Temple area. These stringent measures aimed to prevent any potential disturbances and maintain order throughout the city.

Incidents prior to Friday's events included the accidental damage to the minar during its dismantling as part of the Simhastha 2028 road widening project. The minar, which fell onto the mosque, caused minor damage to its outer area. Ujjain's Collector Raushan Kumar Singh clarified that the incident was unintentional and appealed to residents and social media users to disregard any communal or sensationalist rumors circulating online.