Police said ten people have been identified and a first information report (FIR) has been registered against them for stone pelting and disturbing peace.

Updated on: Sep 28, 2026, 13:00:51 IST

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Tension prevailed in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Monday morning after a physical altercation occurred between protestors and police personnel during the demolition of a portion of the Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project.

Police said ten people have been identified and a first information report (FIR) has been registered against them for stone pelting and disturbing peace.

"Among the ten individuals against whom FIR has been registered following the unrest on Monday morning, five are social media influencers. They are accused of spreading misinformation and disturbing peace," a senior police officer said.

According to police, a mob, including women, pelted stones at police teams that had reached the spot to provide security for the demolition drive, leaving half a dozen policemen injured. The injured were given primary treatment.

To control the situation, police allegedly fired tear gas shells and resorted to a cane charge to disperse the crowd.

Senior officials said the situation was brought under control, but a police force of around 2,500 personnel, including teams from neighbouring districts, has been deployed in the area to maintain law and order.

Later in the day, women from the Muslim community came out in large numbers and staged a protest at the site, demanding a halt on the demolition drive.

According to the district administration, a portion of the mosque measuring about 9 feet in length and 4 feet in width is coming into alignment with the road to be widened for Simhastha.

The mosque management claims that the Shahi Masjid is over 100 years old.

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for Monday at the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

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