Goemkarponn desk
PONDA: The retaining wall of the tank (tollem)of historic Safa Masjid at Shapur, Ponda collapsed due to heavy rain last evening, posing a danger to the historic masjid.
Bandora Sarpanch Rajesh Naik said the incident needs immediate attention from the Archeology department.
Naik said the masjid is situated on the edge of the protection wall. If immediate attention is not paid, then it could pose a danger to tourists as well.
As the masjid is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the department must immediately look into the matter.
The sarpanch expressed surprise over damage to it, saying that every year archaeology conducts maintenance work.
The Historical and heritage site Safa Masjid in Ponda was built by Islamic ruler Adil Shah, located in Shapur, often said as located at the entrance of Ponda City under Bandora Panchayat Jurisdiction.
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