Diwan-e-Aam of Agra Fort closed for tourists after cracks surface on ceiling

The Diwan-e-Aam of Agra Fort, where a cultural programme was organized for G20 guests on February 11, was closed for tourists on Tuesday as deep cracks have developed in the ceiling. Though officials of the Archaeological Survey of India in Agra have refused to comment on how these cracks came up in the first place, locals said the cracks may have surfaced after loud music was played during the cultural programme held in the fort. On being asked whether the monument was damaged due to the loud music played during the cultural programme organized in the fort, Dr. Patel said it was too early to say anything. When India Today approached architecture expert ML Singh, he said the monument may have already had minor cracks, which got deeper due to the blaring music that was played during the cultural festival.