Temples Around Sujan Singh Haveli To Be Identified And Restored

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Jan, 2021 ) :Commissioner Rawalpindi Capt (retd) Muhammad Mehmood has said that there are seven small temples in radius of one kilometer around Sujan Singh Haveli and it has been decided to include their restoration as well in the PC one of the Sujan Singh Haveli project.

He said that these seven temples around Sujan Singh Haveli would be identified and restored, and information about their historical status would be displayed in a prominent place.

He said this in a briefing regarding Sujan Haveli and Bhabra food Street projects the in Rawalpindi Metropolitan Corporation. Chief Officer RMC Ali Abbas Bukhari, Metropolitan Officers and a representative of UNDP were also present in the briefing.

Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Mehmood said that a survey also identified eight old buildings around Sujan Singh Haveli with wooden windows, ancient door and the facades of these buildings would be restored in the old style.

This will increase the cost of the project by Rs. 5 to 6 million. He said a UNDP survey had found that some people had already restored their homes to their original condition, including old furniture.

Commissioner Capt (Retd) Muhammad Mehmood said that sidewalk would not be constructed with tiles in Bhabra Bazaar Food Street but old style bricks would be used while old style lights would also be used. He said that old style benches would be set up in Food Street and old dust bins would also be placed between each of the two benches.

The briefing discussed in detail the design of street lights, style of benches and other issues.