Bhatambra: Bhatambara Fort in Bidar is bearing the brunt of official apathy. Despite several government schemes put in place to save historical places in the state, no serious measure has been taken by the Department of Archaeology to save the Bhatambara fort.
The historic fort in Bhatambra village of Bhalki Taluk in Bidar attracts a large number of visitors for its unique architectural grandeur is now counting to its end days.
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The historical fort is hogging the limelight for wrong reasons as it has been transformed into a den of illegal activities and shelter home for recalcitrants.
Lack of maintenance by the government has resulted in a massive growth of thorny bushes and unwanted wild vegetation in the premises of the castle, allowing local goons and gamblers to usurp the spot forcing visitors to desist from venturing there.
As per locals, development of this historical place will increase tourism and employment opportunities for the youths provided the government takes adequate steps in this direction.
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This ancient fort is surrounded by beautiful carvings and sculptures, but these are now dying a slow death much to the disappointment of art lovers.
Locals said the Archaeological Survey of India has to take appropriate steps to rehabilitate the fort and focus on its conservation.
