More than two decades after a sacred Alam disappeared from Aza Khana Zehra in Hyderabad’s Darulshifa, the mystery remains unsolved. Despite investigations spanning multiple states and foreign countries, police failed to trace the relic and eventually closed the case.
These sacred sites, known alternatively as Asthana, Bargah, or Imambara, are not merely places of mourning but also cultural landmarks. During the Qutb Shahi period, Ashoorkhanas served as vibrant socio-cultural hubs