Jallianwala Bagh complex renovation: Here's a before and after look

This is the Jallianwala Bagh complex entrance then and now after it has been transformed. Critics say that they haven't seen a more hideous transformation than this. As per them, worldwide experts try to maintain the texture, color and feel of historic buildings but this looks like a 'Jhaanki'.

The narrow lane or the Sankra Galiyara through which the British soldiers entered the Jallianwala Bagh and which was then blocked by them making it impossible for protesters to escape, now has shiny murals and sculptures depicting the martyrs.

The famous ’Shahidi Khu’ or the 'Martyrs well' into which people jumped to escape the bullets, is now enclosed in a glass shield, which restricts the view of the visitors.

Officials say the accusation that the bullet marks have even 'hidden' was false. The bullet marks have been conserved, they say.

What has replaced the solemnity of the site is a daily 28-minute light and sound show explaining the horrific massacre, free of cost every evening. Critics say what is particularly striking is the celebration of the tragedy and its glorification through fancy murals, a sound and light show, and other sculptures.