Tomb converted to temple, probe on

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has ordered an inquiry into the conversion of a small tomb, at Humayunpur village, into a temple.

The tomb, believed to have been built in the Tughlaq era, was recently painted in white and orange.

The tomb (gumti in local language) was listed as a heritage structure in the Delhi building by-laws notification in 2011.

According to reports, the tomb was converted into a temple two months ago. Indian National Trust of Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) had plans for the tomb's renovation. However, the local people came down against the move.

Though INTACH sought the police's help for the renovation works, it could not be done.

As the reports emerged, Manish Sisodia has written to Arts, Culture and Language (ACL) Department secretary to present a detailed report.