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Dhar Tightens Security at Bhojshala as Officials Mediate Ahead of Basant Panchami

A fresh court petition seeks curbs on Friday prayers at the contested site.

Overview

  • Police have fortified Dhar and the Bhojshala complex with barricades, drone and CCTV surveillance, and citywide deployments following an 8,000-strong flag march.
  • Indore Commissioner Sudama Khade and IG Anurag met Hindu and Muslim representatives at the Dhar Circuit House to discuss festival-day arrangements.
  • The Bhoj Utsav Committee reiterated plans for uninterrupted Hindu prayers at Bhojshala from sunrise to sunset on January 23.
  • Muslim community leaders urged adherence to the 2003 ASI order and proposed limited, symbolic prayers conducted peacefully.
  • District officials said talks are ongoing, warned against misinformation, and noted that an ASI directive is still awaited as a Supreme Court plea seeks limits on Friday prayers.