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Kolkata airport closes old mosque over security risks
The Indian Express··13 Jul
Indian Express reported that authorities suspended public entry to the 136-year-old Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport after BCAS objected to civilian movement across aircraft taxiways. Prayers have been suspended for four days amid renewed calls to relocate the structure for security and expansion needs. according to the officials said further
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What It Means For You
- Local devotees lose temporary access to the airport-zone mosque.
- Kolkata's second runway capacity may expand if relocation proceeds.
- Passengers could eventually see more long-haul flight options.
What's Happening
- Public prayers at Bankra Mosque inside the airport were suspended.
- BCAS objected to civilians crossing active taxiways with ID cards.
- Government has offered alternate land outside the perimeter.
Airport Expansion
- For decades, 10-25 devotees prayed daily after CISF screening.
- The mosque's location limits secondary runway operations.
- Land belongs to the Airports Authority of India.
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