Gujarat High Court has sought an explanation from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the state archeological department for their inaction in removing encroachment near the historic monument of the Isan Malik mosque at Isanpur. The group that manages the heritage structure, the Isan Malik Namaji Committee, submitted in its petition that it had made several representations to AMC about illegal construction near the mosque. However, the authorities did nothing to restrain the encroachers. “In 2002 post-Godhra riots, this mosque was damaged and worshippers stayed away from offering Namaz here. Then councillor Govind Thakor took advantage of the deserted site and constructed some shops and later others also followed him,” the petition reads. The petition also demands the demolition of the illegal constructions.
Illegal Construction Near Protected Isanpur Mosque In Gujarat
Gujarat High Court has sought an explanation from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the state archeological department for their inaction in removing encroachment near the historic monument of the Isan Malik mosque at Isanpur.
