The anti-encroachment drive was carried out in Begum Bagh locality under the jurisdiction of Mahakal police station. A large police force and Ujjain Municipal Corporation staff were deployed to maintain order during the demolition action.
Ujjain Development Authority (UDA) CEO Sandeep Soni told ANI, "Around two years ago, UDA had cancelled the lease of structures built here on both sides of the roads for violating the terms of the lease. After which four plots on which seven structures were built here, still some commercial o
The locality is situated near Mahakal temple and around hundreds of people belonging to a minority community gathered over there to protest the action of the district administration. Following which Shahar Qazi reached the spot, had discussion with officials and later explained to the people