Mining Company Restricts Public Access to Historic Namazgah Site in Bicholim - Goemkarponn

Mining Company Restricts Public Access to Historic Namazgah Site in Bicholim - Goemkarponn

By Satyavatinandan Satrekar A mining company in Bicholim is currently preventing public access to the Namazgah site, which was notified as a protected monument by the Goa government nearly 25 years ago. Recently, a group of heritage enthusiasts visiting the Namazgah were denied entry by security personnel on duty with the mining company, who stated that the road used for vehicle access passes through the mining lease. Laxman Gawas, manager of Ve…