MUMBAI HERITAGE CROSS DEMOLITION DRIVE BMC
 OFFICIAL SUSPENDED

Mumbai: The Bombay Municipal Corporation has suspended one of its officials for misusing his powers to destroy a heritage cross situated opposite Bandra Talao.

The heritage cross boasts of a history of nearly 150 years. Had the attempt to demolish not been noticed by concerned citizens, another Christian landmark in the city would have disappeared without a trace. The Bombay Catholic Sabha had registered a strong protest over the incident.

The BCS also organised a prayer meeting at the site on February 16 at 7 pm. The meeting was well attended by concerned citizens. Among  some of the prominent persons present for the prayer service were: Mr. Asif Zakaria, Municipal Councillor of the Area, Mr Sudesh Dube UpVibhag Pramukh of the Shiv Sena, Fr.Gerard Rodricks, Parish Priest of St Peter’s Church, Fr. S.M. Michael, Director - Institute of Culture, Ms Dapne Warappen and Mr. Anil Joseph of H West Federation.

The BCS has several more demands from the BMC.

1. The arrest of the concerned official and criminal proceedings to be initiated against him by the BMC/Police Authorities  

2. Contempt proceedings by the concerned Authorities in view of the High Court judgement to maintain status quo of all those Crosses prior to 1964.  

3. BMC must let the citizens know as to the reasons of such abuse of power by the concerned official. The BCS has threatened to launch a city-wide agitation if the government failed to meet its demand within 48 hours.