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Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

Minaret of Indian mosque collapses during controversial demolition

Summary

A 600-year-old mosque minaret in Ujjain, India, collapsed during demolition work related to a road-widening project for a Hindu pilgrimage. Officials said the collapse was an accident caused by faulty machinery, and the event upset many Muslims watching.

Key Facts

  • The minaret belonged to a mosque that is about 600 years old.
  • The mosque was in Ujjain, a city in India.
  • Demolition work was happening for a project to widen a road.
  • The road widening was linked to a Hindu pilgrimage.
  • The minaret collapsed during the demolition process.
  • Officials said the collapse was accidental and due to faulty machinery.
  • The event caused sadness among the Muslim community present there.
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