Ujjain, Sept. 28 -- The situation around Shahi Masjid in Ujjain remained tense on Monday as clashes broke out between police and a crowd protesting against the proposed demolition of a portion of the mosque for a road-widening project ahead of Simhastha Kumbh preparations.

Police used tear gas shells and resorted to a baton charge to disperse the crowd after incidents of stone-pelting were reported at the site. Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel were also deployed as security was stepped up in the area.

The clash began in the morning when a large group of people confronted police at the spot where a portion of Shahi Masjid is planned to be demolished for the road-widening work.

More than 2,500 police personnel and officers have been de...