Ujjain Violence After Attack On VHP Leader: Arson, Vandalism, Flag March

An attack on a young Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader on Thursday evening snowballed into intense communal violence in Tarana town of western Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, leading to large-scale vandalism, arson and a heavy police crackdown over two days. At least 11 buses parked near the bus stand were damaged, along with several cars and motorbikes. six people have been arrested and 11 detained by the cops in connection to violence...Ujjain is the home district of Chief Minister and Home Minister Dr Mohan Yadav...Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, who returned to Bhopal on Friday after attending the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, issued a stern warning. "Those who have indulged in violence will not be spared," he said, assuring tough action against all culprits.