The Azad Maidan before its renovation was undertaken had an impressive metallic fence which did not get corroded. I had then impressed upon a very senior and responsible officer that the then metal fences should not have been removed because it was secure and of heritage value.
However, my plea went in vain as the metallic fence was removed and a new concrete wall was built. From the photograph that I have clicked on June 22, it is observed that homeless persons use the walls to sleep thus making this famous landmark to lose its old world charm.
Not only is this famous congregating ground encircled by homeless people but also inside vagrants make it their home and spoil the beauty of this marvelous Maidan.
Also, these people have spoiled the lawns and liquor bottles are strewn all around the Maidan day and night which is not even cleared by civic authorities on a regular basis.
The authorities concerned have to see to it that this meeting place should not be inhabited by homeless men.
The town police station is just across the road to this Maidan and therefore maintaining round the clock vigil should not be a problem at all. I hope that by highlighting this sorry state of affairs, it will not go on deaf ears of the concerned authorities.
