Archive · 3 Dec 2025
AMC Seals Ancient Bhadra Fort Doorway
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) recently sealed an old doorway in the Bhadra Fort that connects to the Sabarmati River.
This doorway was used by people living in a nearby slum to access the river.
The AMC took this action because some homes were built too close to the sewage line, causing problems.
The sealing also helps with the development of a new heritage garden.
Some people, like heritage activist Munaf Ahmed, are upset because they think the doorway is part of the city's history and should be protected.
The AMC says they are working to fix the sewage issue but need to remove the illegal constructions first.
AMC sealed an ancient doorway at Bhadra Fort leading to the Sabarmati River.
The doorway was used by slum residents for river access and is part of the city's heritage.
Notices for partial demolitions were issued on November 20 due to illegal constructions blocking a sewage line.
Heritage activist Munaf Ahmed has complained to authorities about the sealing, arguing it is part of the city's living heritage.
The AMC is developing a heritage garden and fixing sewage issues in the area.
- Who
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)
- What
- Sealed an ancient doorway at Bhadra Fort
- When
- November 20, 2023 (notices issued), exact sealing date not specified
- Where
- Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad, India
- Why
- To address illegal constructions blocking a sewage line and to develop a heritage garden
- Location
- Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad
- Age of Fort
- Over 600 years
- Action Taken
- Sealing of an ancient doorway
- Reason
- Illegal constructions blocking sewage line
- Heritage Activist
- Munaf Ahmed
- AMC Official
- Ramya Kumar Bhatt
- Date of Notices
- November 20
- First Report
- October 13, 2023