New Delhi, April 4 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been taking "proactive measures" in coordination with the district administration to "mitigate any damage" to the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra, Union government told Rajya Sabha

In a written response to Rajya Sabha member Abdul Wahab's query, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed that the tomb of 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb is an ASI-protected monument.

"The tomb of Aurangzeb is under jurisdiction of Aurangabad Circle of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). ASI has been continuously taking proactive measures in co-ordination with District Administration to mitigate any damage to the protected monument," the Minister said....