New Delhi: The Red Fortress will be closed to the public from July 21 to August 15 to the celebration of independence day ends, according to orders from the Indian archaeological survey.
Usually, the fort remains close to the public for a week before independence day, officials said.
“In the exercises of the strength given under power 6 of the ancient monuments and archaeological sites and regulations, in 1959, Director General, Indian archaeological survey with this directly that there would be no entries in the red fortress since July 21, 2021 to 15 August 2021 to August 15 The celebration of independence day ended, “the order of ASI stated.
Police Delhi in a letter on July 12 has suggested that the fortress be closed from July 15 given the reason for the pandemic and covid security.