Police Guard Ujjain Mosque as Road Expansion Triggers AI‑Video Hoax

Heavy police deployment continues near Ujjain’s historic Shahi Masjid as officials begin the voluntary removal of part of the structure for a road‑widening project. Markets around the mosque remain closed and shops inside the premises are being vacated. Police and district‑administration personnel have set up heavy security cordons across the sensitive zones. A committee member linked to mosque management said the Muslim community supports the project, which is planned ahead of the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Investigations found that miscreants spread fabricated AI videos showing the mosque’s complete demolition, which heightened local anxieties before the partial clearance. Administrative officials and community leaders are holding dialogues to restore calm while the removal work is set to continue on Tuesday morning. In South Delhi, Delhi University students intensified protests demanding stronger structural safeguards for women, stressing that their demand addresses broader public‑safety failures. Meanwhile, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati accused the ruling BJP of rigging electronic voting to secure Azad Samaj Party leader Chandra Shekhar Azad’s win in Nagina during the 2024 general elections. Congress president Rahul Gandhi convened a high‑level review meeting with party functionaries, including NSUI in‑charge Kanhaiya Kumar, after the student wing’s shutout in the recent DUSU elections, focusing on internal ticket‑distribution disputes. ## Context The road‑widening plan is tied to preparations for the major 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, a religious gathering that draws millions, prompting infrastructure upgrades in the historic city.