{"id":99784,"date":"2023-12-29T18:48:26","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=99784"},"modified":"2023-12-29T18:48:32","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:48:32","slug":"delhis-sunehri-masjid-faces-demolition-outcry-over-threat-to-muslim-lives-heritage-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/india\/99784-delhis-sunehri-masjid-faces-demolition-outcry-over-threat-to-muslim-lives-heritage-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Delhi\u2019s Sunehri Masjid faces demolition: Outcry over threat to Muslim lives, heritage, history"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A public notice in last Sunday\u2019s newspapers of Delhi has become a matter of discussion and concern for scores of the Muslim community, heritage enthusiasts, and curators in the national capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in the public notice has asked for the views of the local population on the removal of Sunehri Masjid and its fate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Objections and suggestions of the public are being accepted until January 1, 2024, as per the notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sunehri Bagh Masjid is a Mughal-era structure currently in use. However, it is under assessment for demolition due to being considered \u201ca potential obstacle for traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NDMC has also claimed that the mosque hinders the way to Indian Air Force headquarters and Udyog Bhawan; one of the roads leading to Union Home Minister Amit Shah\u2019s residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historians and heritage conservationists were quick to respond to the demolition call. Several individuals, professionals and organisations have sent emails to the NDMC opposing the move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A public notice in last Sunday\u2019s newspapers of Delhi has become a matter of discussion and concern for scores of the Muslim community, heritage enthusiasts, and curators in the national capital. 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