Lok Sabha DebatesNeed To Change The Alignment Of The Border Fencing At The Historical Site Of 1857 ... on 18 December, 2006an> 

  

Title:  Need to change the alignment of the border fencing at the historical site of 1857 sepoy mutiny at Malegarh, Assam.SHRILALIT MOHAN SUKLABAIDYA(KARIMGANJ): I wish to draw the attention of the Government that there is a site at Malegarh in Latu (my constituency in Assam), which is regarded as historically important because this was the place where a battle took place between the British Commanders and sepoys. The sepoys were killed during the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857. It, therefore, attracts people of this region as it is the only such place of historical importance. Though the site is located beyond 150 meters from the zero line, it is left outside the barbed wire fencing. I, therefore, urge the Government to consider changing the alignment of the fencing to enclose the site so that the particular spot gets the respect it deserves and is clearly understood to be within India so that the tourists could visit the site without any hesitation as the Government of Assam also contemplates to develop it as a Tourist Spot of historical importance. This will also relieve of the miseries of about 200 families of Indian citizens living around the memorial site and outside the barbed wire fencing.