Dhar, Mar 19: Prohibitory orders were enforced in the radius of 300 metres of the disputed Bhojshala shrine here for ensuring security of the protected monument, official sources said today. The prohibitory orders, issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sanjay Chaturvedi, since yesterday morning, will be in force till further orders, they said. Confusion prevailed in the district over recent Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) letter to Madhya Pradesh government suggesting it to open the Bhojshala every Tuesday for Hindus on the lines of recommendations made by union tourism and culture minister Jagmohan. While Hindu Jagran Manch (HJM), which had been agitating for opening the locks of the Bhojshala, claimed that the orders were issued by the Centre, the district administration denied having received any letter or order in this regard. Hindus also gathered near the Bhojshala and offered Puja yesterday in front of the barricades.

Bureau Report