BARAMULLA: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Saturday visited the Sufi spiritual shrine of Hazrat Janbaz Wali (RA) at Khanpora, Baramulla, and announced on the spot that the reconstruction of the shrine sanctum and all other left-out components of the ongoing heritage restoration project, along with other essential developmental and conservation works, would be taken up immediately by the J&K Waqf Board.
The visit followed repeated representations from local residents and devotees who had expressed serious concerns regarding certain important components that had been left out of the restoration project being executed through the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, J&K. The matter had been consistently brought to the notice of the Chairperson, seeking her personal intervention for an amicable resolution.
After a detailed assessment of the site and due consideration of public sentiments, Dr Andrabi announced that the reconstruction of the shrine sanctum and all other left-out components would be taken up immediately by the Waqf Board. She assured that the works would be executed in a manner that preserves the shrine’s sanctity, heritage value, and religious significance while addressing the aspirations of all stakeholders.
The announcement was received with overwhelming appreciation from devotees and local residents, who expressed gratitude for the Chairperson’s prompt and decisive intervention, describing the decision as a reflection of Dr Andrabi’s unwavering commitment to the preservation of religious heritage and the protection of invaluable spiritual assets.
Earlier, the Waqf Chairperson chaired a detailed review meeting at DC Office Baramulla in connection with the project, attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi, Executive Magistrate J&K Waqf Board Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Executive Engineer R&B Division Baramulla Mohammad Younis Shah, Assistant Executive Engineer Mohammad Ather, Assistant Engineer Asif Khaliq, Executive Engineer J&K Waqf Board Er Qazi Mushtaq, Junior Engineer Er Rehmat Ullah Bhat, and other officials. The meeting discussed the execution of the heritage restoration project and the developmental works to be undertaken by the Waqf Board.
Waqf Board to take up reconstruction of Hazrat Janbaz Wali Shrine: Dr Andrabi
