Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Activists Protest to Save Historic Navi Mumbai Bastion
People in Navi Mumbai held a protest to protect an old historic bastion.
They are worried that the structure is being neglected and could be lost.
The protest was organised by the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan.
Local residents, activists and people interested in history joined the campaign.
Shiv Sena corporator Dwarkanath Bhoir also supported the protest.
The Archaeology Department visited the site to inspect its condition.
Officials are expected to prepare a report within a week.
Citizens are now waiting to see what the administration does to conserve the bastion.
The Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan held a one-day protest to seek protection for a historic bastion in Mahape-Pawane MIDC.
Activists, history enthusiasts and local residents said the neglected structure needs immediate conservation.
Sanket Doke organised the protest, which received support from Shiv Sena corporator Dwarkanath Bhoir.
Archaeology Department officials inspected the bastion after being approached by the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan.
An inspection report is expected within a week and may recommend measures to protect and conserve the structure.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan, local residents, social activists, history enthusiasts and supporting elected representatives.
- What
- A one-day protest demanding protection and conservation of a historic bastion.
- When
- The protest was held on a one-day basis; the exact date was not stated. An inspection report is expected within a week.
- Where
- The Mahape-Pawane MIDC area of Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Protesters said the neglected, deteriorating structure is an important part of Navi Mumbai’s historical legacy and needs timely conservation.
- Protest organiser
- Sanket Doke of the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan
- Structure
- A centuries-old historic bastion
- Location
- Mahape-Pawane MIDC, Navi Mumbai
- Support
- The campaign was supported by local residents, social activists, history enthusiasts and Shiv Sena corporator Dwarkanath Bhoir.
- Government inspection
- Archaeology Department officials inspected the deteriorating structure.
- Expected report
- The Archaeology Department said its inspection report is expected within a week.