Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Bus Stand: Poonch Bus Stand – approx. 1.5–2 km Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station – approx. 180 km Nearest Airport: Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar – approx. 150 km
Jama Masjid DPL Poonch is a well-known neighborhood mosque serving residents around the District Police Lines (DPL) area of Poonch. It functions as a regular congregational mosque, hosting the five daily prayers, Friday (Jumu‘ah), and special prayers during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Though detailed archival records about its founding are limited, the mosque has long played an important role in community cohesion, especially for families living near the Police Line and adjoining localities. Along with worship, it often supports basic religious instruction, Qur’an recitation, and community announcements. The structure reflects a simple, practical Kashmiri mosque style, focused on accessibility and collective worship rather than ornamentation.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: 23, near Police Line, Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir 185101
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Poonch
Pincode: 185101
Longitude: 74.1058° E
Latitude: 33.7705° N