Hundreds Protest Partial Demolition of Historic Mosque in India's Ujjain
Demonstrators gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain after part of a mosque described as roughly 600 years old was demolished.
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Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque described locally as roughly 600 years old, according to reports from the scene.
The demonstrations reflect concern among the local Muslim community over the demolition, which has drawn attention to broader tensions surrounding heritage religious sites in parts of India.
Details on the authorities responsible for the demolition, and the stated justification for the action, have not been fully outlined in initial reports of the incident.
Community response
The protest in Ujjain adds to a pattern of similar disputes across India in recent years involving historic religious structures, where demolition or redevelopment actions have at times prompted significant community pushback.
It remains unclear whether local or state authorities plan any further action in response to the demolition or the ensuing protests.
Sources
- Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India — Al Jazeera — All
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