Ujjain Shahi Masjid Repair Fraudsters Seek Donations Through Barcodes, Committee Warns Of FIR

In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, fraudsters are attempting to solicit donations for the repair of Shahi Masjid, which is impacted by the ongoing road-widening project on Kanthal Chauraha-Chhatri Chowk road. The mosque's president has cautioned against donating to unauthorized individuals and warned that legal action will be taken against those involved.

The mosque's large minaret was being dismantled when a Hydra crane's belt broke, causing damage to the roof and subsequently prompting the repair work. The Shahi Masjid Committee is bearing the entire cost of the restoration, which is progressing swiftly. However, the committee's president, Abdul Mannan, has issued a warning through social media about fraudulent donations seeking funds through barcodes, online platforms, WhatsApp, Instagram, and neighborhood visits.

The committee has clarified that they have not issued any barcodes or initiated any donation collection. Mannan has appealed to well-wishers to verify the information before contributing. The mosque's restoration work has commenced, but there have been no reports of donations received by the committee. If concrete evidence of fraudulent donations emerges, the committee is prepared to lodge a formal complaint.

Road barricades have been removed, allowing for the resumption of normal activities, and security personnel have been deployed around the mosque. The Khade Hanuman Temple has reported a decline in devotees due to the construction-related restrictions.