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Afzal khan's tomb - VHP wants Mughal memorial razed

Afzal khan's tomb - VHP wants Mughal memorial razed

Author: Sweta Ramanujan-Dixit
Publication: Hindustan Times
Dated: March 14, 2008

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has reminded the state government of the court deadline to demolish the unauthorised structure on Mughal general Afzal Khan's tomb at Pratapgad, 250 km from Mumbai.

It said if the state government does not raze the same by July, it would go ahead and demolish it.

"The government is yet to act upon a high court order issued earlier this year, directing the government to check for encroachments on the site and remove unauthorised constructions within six months," said Venkatesh Abdeo, the organisation's all India joint secretary on Thursday. "This is almost like glorifying Afzal Khan and insulting Shivaji Maharaj."

Abdeo said the tomb, which was once under a thatched roof, has been gradually transformed into an impressive structure with 23 posh rooms by a trust called the Hazrat Mohammad Afzal Khan Society.

The saffron body raised the flag of Maratha pride, calling on Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh. "He is a Maratha sardar. Let us see if he maintains Shivaji Maharaj's honour," said Abdeo.

- sweta.ramanujan@hindustantimes.com


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