Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- In a big blow to the city's heritage, the 173-year-old Munshi Naan outlet will be demolished in the coming days to pave way for the Hyderabad Metro Rail's extension into the Old City area. The historic naan shop has been baking bread in its traditional tandoor from its inception till date. Its owners are reportedly looking for an alternate location in the area and will shift once a new spot is identified.

Munshi Naan's proprietor Abdul Hameed told Siasat.com that his shop has been marked for demolition for the Hyderabad Metro Rail in the Old City. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy on September 29, 2024, approved the Metro Rail's phase II corridors which includes the metro's lines connecting Hyderabad to the air...