A leading TV channel (INDIA TV – May 17) exposed desecration of Ferozshah Kotla Tomb and Masjid. Young couples were found in compromising positions. Besides, a large part of the monument is being used as a garbage dump. The roof of the Masjid has been taken over by the adjoining houses. One part of the Masjid is being used for waste disposal and the entire campus has become virtually inaccessible to visitors.
The monument of Ferozshah Kotla Tomb , a precursor of the Lodi Tomb, was built in 1434 with a Masjid adjacent to it. It is a protected monument under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India. But because of neglect of ASI and the Police the place has seemingly turned into a ‘free-sex zone’.
The Masjids were built for the purpose of offering prayers. Hence performance of Namaz needs to be restored. The whole surrounding is required to be cleaned up. In the larger interest of public Delhi Waqf Board should demand the restoration of the Masjid to the Muslims.
Ruby Naushad
New Delhi