Barapullah flyover to be named after Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has decided to name the Barapullah flyover as Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Setu after the legendary Sikh warrior.

"The decision has been taken when the country is celebrating the 300th anniversary of the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur," an official statement said today.

"The government's decision follows several representations demanding to name the flyover after the legendary Sikh Warrior. History traces back his martyrdom at Mehrauli in Delhi," the statement said.

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Gurdwara Shahidi Asthaan Baba Banda Singh Bahadur is situated at Mehrauli near the historic Qutab Minar in memory of his martyrdom.