India: 600-year-old mosque minaret collapses during road widening for Hindu pilgrimage

A minaret of the 600-year-old Shahi mosque in Ujjain collapsed during demolition work to widen a road for a Hindu pilgrimage, sparking protests and legal challenges. The incident highlights communal tensions and heritage preservation disputes in India, with unclear details on the extent of damage and official authorization.

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