Ujjain, Sept. 29 -- Shops around Shahi Masjid in Ujjain were cleared under police supervision on Tuesday, while scaffolding material was brought for the structure around the mosque as senior officials monitored security arrangements and remained on alert, a day after clashes broke out between police and a crowd protesting against the demolition of a portion of the mosque for a road-widening project.

The situation around Shahi Masjid was peaceful on Tuesday morning, with security personnel deployed in the area.

A large crowd had clashed with police at the site on Monday after a portion of Shahi Masjid was being demolished for the road-widening project being undertaken ahead of preparations for Simhastha Kumbh.

Police had used tear gas s...