The Tourism Ministry has said that the closure of Jallianwala Bagh memorial for visitors will continue till 31st July. The Country commemorated the centenary of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre from 13th April, 2019 to 13th April 2020. Presently, the memorial is being renovated, upgraded and the Sound and Light show is being set up at the memorial site.
The renovation work at the memorial site was to be completed by March this year for opening for public to pay their homage on the fateful date of 13th April. The work was in full swing at the memorial site. Since a large number of tourists visit the memorial daily, it was decided to close the entry of visitors to the memorial from 15th February to 12th April so that the on-going works can be completed within target date. The Ministry said, due to COVID-19 crisis, the renovation work has been affected.
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