India news Live Updates, 29 September 2026: Heavy police deployment in Ujjain near Shahi Masjid after clashes

Heavy police deployment and closed markets near the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Follow The Indian Express for breaking news and live news updates from India and around the world. | PTI Photo

Heavy police deployment remains in place near the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, with local markets kept closed following overnight tensions. The ongoing process to voluntarily remove a portion of the structure for a road-widening project is set to continue on Tuesday morning, news agency PTI reported, citing a member of a committee linked to the mosque management.

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