There are several heritage sites in districts of Bijnor, which are unprotected and as a result their condition has deteriorated. The land mafia has taken advantage of this lacuna and destroyed them for the sake of money.
District collector Sujit Kumar has taken an initiative towards protection of these deserted and isolated heritages. Taking help from social workers and historians, these heritage structures will be identified and protected so that future generations can be sensitised and benefit from them. Monuments that need to be preserved are Nagina Bai Bagh where the freedom fighters of 1857 sacrificed their lives. There is also Purani Munsafi of Nagina, Beguma Maqbara, Patthargarh fort of Sultana dacoit of Najibabad, Shiv mandir of Kotkadar built during the period of Aalha Udal, palace of Munshi Hashmat Ali in Mandawar, fort Parshanath in Badapur.
Archaeological Survey of Indian (AIS) will also be informed about these heritage monuments and severe action would be taken against the land mafia.
