{
  "id": 10583408,
  "title": "MP’s Ujjain Shahi Masjid Removal Sees Stone-Pelting, Tear Gas As 1,000 Personnel Deployed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/mps-ujjain-shahi-masjid-removal-sees-stone-pelting-tear-gas-as-1-000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T01:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/mps-ujjain-shahi-masjid-removal-sees-stone-pelting-tear-gas-as-1000-personnel-deployed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday night, officials in Ujjain reached an agreement with the Muslim community to remove a portion of the Shahi Masjid that fell within a proposed road-widening project. Around 1 am, the administration imposed BNS Section 163 in four police station areas, deploying heavy police force to maintain order. The removal work began at around 8.30 am but was met with resistance from a section of the community who threw stones at security personnel. This led to the deployment of tear-gas shells and a lathi-charge by the police. Around noon, a large crowd gathered at Tanki Chauraha, where stones were thrown at officials attempting to appeal for calm. Tear-gas was again used, and three youths were detained but later released. About 1,000 personnel were deployed throughout the day to monitor the situation. The task of removing the affected portion of the mosque, which is largely constructed of stone, was completed manually due to concerns over the structure's stability. Despite the tense atmosphere, the Muslim community and administration managed to maintain communal harmony, allowing a Ganesh immersion procession to pass through the area.",
  "summary": "Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): The issue surrounding the Shahi Masjid, which falls within the proposed road-widening project between Kanthal Chauraha and Chhatri Chowk, was resolved during a meeting held on Sunday night, and the Muslim community voluntarily started removing the portion coming in the way of road widening. The work began at around 8.30 am. However, a section of the community objected and…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Shahi Masjid demolition: Ujjain residents and police clash; stones pelted, tear gas fired",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shahi-masjid-demolition-ujjain-residents-and-police-clash-stones",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:03:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "People clash with police, stones pelted, tear gas fired: What’s happening in Ujjain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/people-clash-with-police-stones-pelted-tear-gas-fired-whats-happening",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:31:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Ujjain mosque demolition attempt halted after protest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ujjain-mosque-demolition-attempt-halted-after-protest",
        "published": "2026-09-28T05:43:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Ujjain Shahi Masjid Removal Sparks Tension; Stone-Pelting, Tear Gas Reported During Road Widening | VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ujjain-shahi-masjid-removal-sparks-tension-stone-pelting-tear-gas",
        "published": "2026-09-28T06:10:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}