Both the Muslim men fled the spot; however, they returned with a mob carrying weapons, including pipes in their hands and started fighting with the Hindus involved in the Holika Dahan
The local police said that Venkatesh and Aziz's families have been neighbours for about 15 years. Recently, Aziz and his wife, Afia, had a falling out, after which Afia left the house with the children. Aziz sought Venkatesh's help to prevent the family from breaking up.
Meanwhile, Ujjain district Superintendent of Police Pradip Sharma said, “We have already detained 15–20 men found involved in the violence. CCTV footage and video clips are being scanned to identify more rioters who engaged in violence.”
The incident unfolded in Sukhla Gali, opposite the Bade Ram Mandir, where Vishwa Hindu Parishad city minister Sohail Thakur (Bundela) was standing. Ishaan Mirza and several other young men arrived and questioned him about his position. The situation escalated into an argument and then a fight.