Police Fire Tear Gas And Clash With Crowds In Ujjain
· India · Hindustan Times, India Today
Police used tear gas shells to disperse a large group of people who clashed and pelted stones in Ujjain on Monday. The confrontation occurred at the spot where a portion of the Shahi Masjid is proposed for demolition as part of a road-widening project. Authorities deployed a heavy police force along with Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel to control the area. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday. Further details regarding injuries or arrests were not immediately available.
Why it matters
The clashes over a proposed mosque demolition have heightened local tensions in Ujjain, leading to heavy security deployments ahead of a crucial High Court hearing.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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