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| Historic Bhaderwah Fort may become history courtesy 'Govt apathy' | | |  Early Times Report
Bhaderwah, Aug 9: Once beautiful and historical Bhaderwah Fort standing as an epitome of royalty and past splendor, the fort is now in shambles due to neglect from concerned authorities and is calling for attention.
Locals alleged that it seems there is no political will in the government and elected representatives who too have failed to protect this historical monument in the 'mini Kashmir' which has been a sources of tourist attraction in the area.
Standing as an eye witness to phases of times since built in 1733 by Maharaja Phar Chand, the grand Bhaderwah fort was converted into a jail in 1919 to house the freedom fighters.
"Bhaderwah fort showcases the blend of rich heritage of Dogra and Himachal architecture but has failed to attract the tourist courtesy apathetic approach of successive governments, locals alleged,
Expressing concerns over the apathetic approach of state government to protect the decaying marvelous Fort, Zaqir Ali quipped, "We are so good at cherishing memories but when it comes to living memory that we had inherited through the way of heritage, the official at chairs often turned a blind eye towards crumbling Bhaderwah Fort."
"Despite having a rich historical heritage and cultural blend, the magnificent fort has been sidelined by the authorities at helms of affairs, locals lamented and alleged that the fort virtually has been neglected on the tourist map of the state and has remained neglected to be identified as an independent tourist destination.
Situated at just 3 kms away from main Bhaderwah town popularly known as 'Nagar'- the city, the fort stands on the hill top and overlooks on the whole Bhaderwah town ironically the top floor of the fort is now reduced to crumbles dotted with wild growth with houses dangerous reptiles and other rodents. Majid Malik another local from Bhaderwah town said that this fort really is a great heritage site for the people of erstwhile Doda district and could be a major attraction for the tourists but sadly enough the official apathy has left it to wither away with the passage of time.
He said Archaeological Department too has failed to take due care of the historic fort and the spot which could be centre of attraction for tourists for its royalty and splendor but now is crying for attention from the authorities.
Malik added that over a decade nothing has been done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), State Archaeology & Museums Department and the Tourism and Culture Department to conserve this magnificent heritage monument which is now in a bad shape as compared to what it was a few decades ago. "If due attention is given to this fort, the heritage complex will soon become a history, he added. |
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