Rs. 9.91 lakh sanctioned for uninhabited masajid at communally sensitive areas

Siasat launched a special campaign to restore uninhabited masajid in the city and outskirts and by the Grace of Allah is has borne fruits. Siasat also undertook the task of restoring uninhabited masajid in communally sensitive areas. It must be recalled that 17 masajid are uninhabited in Chatrinaka, Laldarwaza and Gaulipura which include an ancient Qutub Shahi Masjid, Masjid Omer Farooq. Waqf Board has sanctioned Rs. 4.1 lakh for renovation of repair of this architectural masterpiece. The renovation and repair of the masjid located at Hindu predominant area has begun and it is hoped that soon the Azaan will echo from its minarets.

It must be recalled that the four masajid damaged by the miscreants during 2010 riots at Gaulipura, Chatrinaka and Laldarwaza include Masjid Omer Farooq at Chatrinaka, Masjid Gunbad Bhoiguda, Masjid Qutub Shahi Gaulipura road and Masjid Badam Laldarwaza.

Waqf board has sanctioned a total of Rs. 9.91 lakh for repair and renovation of the four masajid.

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