J&K Waqf Board to take up reconstruction of Sufi saint's shrine in Baramulla
Srinagar, June 20
J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Syed Darakhshan Andrabi said on Saturday that the board will take up the reconstruction of Hazrat Syed Janbaaz Wali shrine in Baramulla town.
Andrabi today visited the revered shrine at Khanpora, Baramulla, and conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the ongoing Heritage Restoration and Conservation Project being executed through the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, J&K.
The visit followed repeated representations from residents and devotees who had expressed serious concern about certain important components left out of the restoration project. The matter had been consistently brought to the Chairperson's attention, seeking her personal intervention for an amicable and timely resolution.
After a detailed assessment of the site and considering public sentiment, Andrabi announced on the spot that the reconstruction of the Shrine Sanctum, along with all other components left out of the project and essential developmental and conservation works, would be taken up immediately by the J&K Waqf Board.
She assured the public that the works would be executed in a manner that preserves the shrine's sanctity, heritage value, and religious significance while addressing the aspirations and sentiments of all stakeholders.
The announcement was received with appreciation from devotees and residents, who expressed gratitude for the Chairperson's prompt intervention and commitment towards safeguarding religious and heritage assets. Many described the decision as a sensitive and people-oriented step aimed at balancing heritage conservation with public expectations.
Earlier in the day, the Chairperson chaired a detailed review meeting at the DC Office, Baramulla, regarding the status and progress of the project. The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi; Executive Magistrate, J&K Waqf Board, Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin; Executive Engineer, R&B Division Baramulla, Mohammad Younis Shah; Assistant Executive Engineer Mohammad Ather; Assistant Engineer Asif Khaliq; Executive Engineer, J&K Waqf Board, Er. Qazi Mushtaq, and Junior Engineer, Er. Rehmat Ullah Bhat, among other officials.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, some good news from J&K. The locals have been demanding this for long. Hope they preserve the original architecture and not turn it into a modern structure.
It's heartening to see the government prioritizing heritage. But I hope they also address the basic infrastructure issues in the area. Devotees need proper roads and facilities.
Syed Darakhshan Andrabi ka kaam sahi hai. Sufi saints ki dargahon ki dekhbhal zaroori hai. Bas yahi dekhna hai ki project time par complete ho. 🇮🇳
This is a nice initiative. As someone who has visited Kashmir, I know how important these shrines are for the local people. Hope the restoration is done with care.
Good move, but I wish they would also focus on other neglected shrines in the valley. Many dargahs in remote areas are in ruins. Hope this is just the beginning.
Restoring heritage is always commendable. But I hope the funds are utilized properly and not lost in corruption. J&K needs more such people-oriented steps.
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