DADU: A 1,000-foot-long portion of Ranikot Fort’s rampart has collapsed while large cracks have appeared in the walls close to the fort’s Shahpar gate due to the relevant authorities’ neglect, according to a report by a private media outlet. Ranikot Fort, also known as the Great Wall of Pakistan, is believed to be the largest fort in the world with a circumference of about 32 kilometres. It is located 30km from Sann, Jamshoro district, and has four gates and 28 watchtowers. Villagers, who have been living on the fort premises for centuries, said the rampart was in vulnerable condition at many places and it might vanish completely if the authorities concerned did not carry out repair and preservation work on a war footing. He demanded that the government start repair and preservation work of the fort immediately with the right material.

Source: Pakistan Today January 01, 2018 04:52 UTC