
Team Clarion
ALIGARH – A land dispute in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread fear and unrest among Muslim families, with over 60 households now seeking to relocate due to intimidation and threats. On February 17, affected families along Chhara Sakra Road in the Dadu police station area took to posting signs on their homes that read, “This house is for sale” and “Movement due to fear of goons,” in protest of what they describe as illegal occupation and harassment.
The dispute revolves around a piece of land that was purchased by Jamil, a local resident, from one Inderjeet approximately 36 years ago. Jamil built a shop and a shed for his animals on the property, only to later discover that Umesh Yadav, a resident of a nearby village, had fraudulently transferred ownership of the land. The matter was brought to court, and Jamil filed a case in response. Despite a court order issued on January 19 directing the maintenance of law and order in the area, Jamil claims that attempts have continued to seize his property.
“Despite the court’s orders, I have been facing constant pressure to vacate the house,” said Jamil. “These goons have threatened my family and me, making it unsafe for us to stay here. We had no option but to protest.”
On the other hand, Umesh Yadav insists that he lawfully purchased the property from Inderjeet on March 14, 2023, and alleges that Jamil has unlawfully occupied the land. The court ruled in favour of Umesh on January 29, but this decision has only fueled tensions.
As tensions escalated, on February 17, more than 60 Muslim families in the area took to posting posters on their homes, expressing their fear and frustration. The protest gained momentum as women and elderly people joined the demonstration, highlighting the growing sense of insecurity among the Muslim families.
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