Trustee points out 'lapses' in Jallianwala Bagh work

Amritsar, December 14

Pinpointing several lapses in the facelift of the Jallianwala Bagh, Tarlochan Singh, a former MP and member of Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust, has submitted a report to the Union Ministry of Culture.

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Amid criticism from several quarters over the changes and additions that were introduced during the renovation carried by the ministry under the supervision of Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Tarlochan Singh has asked the ministry to undo some of the alterations.

Talking to The Tribune, Tarlochan Singh said he had submitted his observation in writing to the ministry to initiate action. “The first and foremost objection was to restore the narrow entrance passage to its original form.”

“The murals that have now been installed on both of its sides should be removed immediately as these do not go with the unfortunate episode that had occurred at the site. It should have remained intact,” he said. — TNS