Minaret of 600-Year-Old Ujjain Mosque Collapses During Road-Widening Project
· India · Al Jazeera, Indian Express
The minaret of a 600-year-old mosque in Ujjain collapsed during demolition work intended for a road-widening project meant for a Hindu pilgrimage. The sudden structural failure triggered distress and despair among Muslim onlookers gathered at the site. Local officials described the collapse as an accident caused by faulty machinery used during the demolition process. The incident occurred on October 1, 2026, amid ongoing construction works in the area. Further details regarding the structural assessment prior to the demolition have not been disclosed.
Why it matters
The collapse of a centuries-old religious structure during civic construction highlights ongoing tensions surrounding heritage preservation and urban development projects near religious sites in India.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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