Member of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Priyank Kanoongo, recently met with senior officials in Raisen regarding the issue of illegal cannon firing from Raisen Fort. At the meeting held at the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regional office, concerns were raised about the misuse of the cannon and the lack of coordination among authorities.
Kanoongo expressed serious concerns about miscreants misusing the ASI-protected historic monument, causing panic among residents through illegal cannon firing. He emphasized the need for better coordination among authorities and demanded action against those responsible for the unauthorized cannon firing.
Following the meeting, Kanoongo emphasized the importance of identifying those at fault and taking corrective action. He stressed the necessity of strict measures beyond existing legal provisions for the safety of Raisen’s residents and the preservation of the monument. The development followed notices issued by the NHRC to officials over allegations of unauthorized cannon use at the Fort.
