Mosque prayers suspended at Kolkata airport; here's why

Access to Bankra mosque is suspended for two days due to urgent road repairs. Devotees may resume prayers on Monday if work concludes as scheduled. Local residents expressed surprise at the extended restriction for repairs. Officials believe the mosque poses a serious threat to aviation security. Relocation talks for the mosque have reportedly resumed after past rejections.

By TAMAGHNA BANERJEE AND SUBHRO NIYOGI