The Amritsar Vikas Manch (AVM) has demanded from the Central government to spruce up throw open Gobindgarh fort to public and tourists.

In a press note here today, Mr Mohan Singh, president the AVM urged the Central government to take steps for the maintenance of the fort and other historic buildings associated with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his Army. He said that Gobindgarh fort presently was occupied by the Army, was in a state of neglect and disrepair.