A 170-year-old mosque near Kolkata airport is now a focal point for the state government's expansion plans. The Airports Authority of India has identified the mosque as a safety hazard and an impediment to runway extension. This structure is reportedly used by animals, causing frequent interruptions and compromising flight safety.

The Bankra mosque, believed to be over 130 years old, is situated nearly 165 metres from the secondary runway of the Kolkata airport. | India News

Kolkata Airport Authority has suspended entry to the 136-year-old Gouripur Jama Masjid, also known as the Bankra Mosque, inside Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport,…

The West Bengal government has suspended entry passes for prayers at the 136-year-old Kolkata airport mosque, citing national and airport security concerns.

A 170-year-old mosque near Kolkata airport is now a focal point for the state government's expansion plans. The Airports Authority of India has identified the mosque as a safety…