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Andhra Pradesh Authorities Warn Against Stone‑Throwing at Sheesh Mahal
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 10:02 PM
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Andhra Pradesh officials have issued a warning urging the public not to throw stones at the Sheesh Mahal, a historic landmark, following recent incidents that raised safety concerns.
Sheesh Mahal, a heritage palace located in Andhra Pradesh, has come under scrutiny after a series of stone‑throwing incidents damaged its structure and endangered visitors.
In response, state authorities issued a formal notice to the public, explicitly forbidding the act of throwing stones at the monument. The directive was issued after police reports indicated that the vandalism had escalated in recent weeks.
Officials emphasized that the Sheesh Mahal is a protected cultural site and that any damage could lead to irreversible loss of heritage. They urged tourists and locals alike to respect the monument and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
The notice also highlighted that law enforcement will increase patrols around the site to deter future vandalism and ensure the safety of all visitors.
The state government has pledged to allocate additional resources for the preservation of Sheesh Mahal and to collaborate with heritage conservation bodies to safeguard the structure.
In response, state authorities issued a formal notice to the public, explicitly forbidding the act of throwing stones at the monument. The directive was issued after police reports indicated that the vandalism had escalated in recent weeks.
Officials emphasized that the Sheesh Mahal is a protected cultural site and that any damage could lead to irreversible loss of heritage. They urged tourists and locals alike to respect the monument and to report any suspicious activity to the police.
The notice also highlighted that law enforcement will increase patrols around the site to deter future vandalism and ensure the safety of all visitors.
The state government has pledged to allocate additional resources for the preservation of Sheesh Mahal and to collaborate with heritage conservation bodies to safeguard the structure.