Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: India

Society & Lifestyle

Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

The 600-year-old minaret of Ujjain mosque in India collapsed during demolition work for a road-widening project for a Hindu pilgrimage. The incident was captured on video and caused despair among Muslim onlookers. Officials described it as an accident caused by faulty machinery used during the demolition.

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