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| HC closes PIL, orders protection of artifacts | | | Early Times Report
Srinagar, Oct 16: The State High Court today closed a Public Interest Litigation, seeking protection of monuments and artifacts as well as directions to the authorities to trace out Aurangzeb-era copy of the Holy Quran, stolen from SPS Museum here in 2003.
A division bench headed by Chief Justice Gita Mittal closed the PIL amid the Central Bureau of Investigation's report before a competent court, closing the case regarding the theft of Quran "untraced."
While closing the PIL, the court directed the authorities to provide adequate care towards security and safety of artifacts and monuments in the state.
The CBI counsel informed the court that the investigation into the FIR regarding theft of copy of the Holy Quran from the SPS museum, has remained inconclusive as such the premier investigation agency submitted closure report of investigation into the case before CJM Srinagar.
The PIL was filed by a Srinagar based social organization, Valley Citizen's Council, seeking directions for the protection and conservation of artifacts, monuments and excavation sites in Kashmir. The PIL had stated that the archaeological excavations and artefacts of Kashmiri's rich heritage have been neglected and had alleged that a number of rare coins went missing from the SPS museum. |
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