Heritage sites under threat

Some of these places have been declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, attaching immense importance to their glorious history that date back into antiquity, and their place in the world culture at large. The structures and artifacts in the weather-beaten relics and ruins carry the imprints of the craftsmanship of our artisans and the aesthetic taste of our ancestors. Therefore, in no way must we let them fall into the hands of thugs.

We feel there are two things that the authorities concerned may give full efforts to accomplish in order to put an end to such pillaging. One, they should go on a drive in the city markets to recover the stolen antiques; second, they must enforce the Antiquities Act 1968 in full force to discourage future thieves from daring to steal from our heritage sites. It needs no emphasising that we must preserve our past for the future generations so that the link remains unbroken.

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