{
  "id": 3313047,
  "title": "Navi Mumbai Activists Protest To Save Historic Bastion In Mahape-Pawane MIDC, Seek Immediate Conservation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/navi-mumbai-activists-protest-to-save-historic-bastion-in-mahape",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T17:17:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/navi-mumbai-activists-protest-to-save-historic-bastion-in-mahape-pawane-midc-seek-immediate-conservation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A protest was organized by the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan to save a historic bastion in the Mahape-Pawane MIDC area. Activists, historians, and locals urged the authorities to protect this neglected heritage structure, which is an important part of Navi Mumbai's historical legacy. The protest was led by Sanket Doke of the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan, drawing the administration's attention to the structure's deteriorating condition.\n\nSenior Shiv Sena corporator Dwarkanath Bhoir also visited the protest site and supported the campaign. The protesters expressed concern that without timely conservation, the historic landmark could be lost forever. The Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan had approached the Archaeology Department regarding the structure's condition, leading to an inspection by officials from the department.\n\nSumedh Gaikwad of the Archaeology Department stated that a report on the inspection would be ready within a week, outlining the necessary measures for the structure's protection and conservation. Citizens, elected representatives, social activists, office-bearers of political parties, and personalities from various fields were appealed to support the efforts to conserve the historic bastion.",
  "summary": "A one-day protest was held by the Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan to demand the protection and conservation of a historic bastion located in the Mahape-Pawane MIDC area. Social activists, history enthusiasts and local residents urged the authorities to preserve the neglected heritage structure and protect an important part of Navi Mumbai’s historical legacy. The protest was organised by Sanket Doke…",
  "key_points": [
    "Navi Mumbai activists protest to save historic bastion in Mahape-Pawane MIDC.",
    "Authorities urged to protect neglected heritage structure.",
    "Inspection by Archaeology Department to determine conservation measures."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}