State heeds researcher's report on Karnala fort

A Mumbai-based fort researcher, Ganesh Raghuveer, has submitted to the forest department his report on conservation measures to be taken for the 14th century Karnala fort located inside Karnala Bird Sanctuary (KBS), Panvel.

- Umesh K Parida

The fort has been shut since August 12 owing to rain damage.

The report mentions chances of the fort's entrance arch falling, uprooted safety railings risking lives of visitors, damage caused to sections of the wall and tower due to the growth of weeds and trees, handing over the fort's upkeep to the state archaeology department, the need for placing public information signboards, and appointing guides.