Amritsar, April 26 -- Heritage groups have filed a complaint alleging that the structure of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's historical baradari (pavilion) at Dinanagar in Gurdaspur district has been damaged by unknown persons.

Office-bearers of Virasati Manch, Batala, including chairman advocate HS Mangat, president Baldev Singh Randhawa and general secretary Inderjit Singh Harpura and other members, submitted the complaint to the Dinanagar administration, seeking immediate action against those responsible and measures to prevent further damage to the protected structure.

They alleged that the heritage building, already in a dilapidated condition, was vandalised a few days ago, leaving bricks strewn on the floor. The complainants also fla...