New Delhi:
In a significant development following the enactment of the Waqf Act, action was taken against an illegally constructed madrasa located on government land in BD Colony, a prime area of the town. The action was taken by authorities in Madhya Pradesh in the Panna district. It came after a formal complaint was submitted to the BJP state President, Vishnu Dutt Sharma, alleging that the madrasa was not only built on government land but was also being used for unlawful or “anti-national” activities.
Acting on the complaint, officials took immediate action, prompting the local administration to issue demolition orders. According to sources, the madrasa had been operating for a long time despite multiple objections and complaints from locals. However, no substantial action had been taken until now.
The recent enforcement has triggered a strong reaction in the community and sent a clear message about the government’s intent to act against illegal encroachments and suspicious institutions.
Government land was misused for illegal purposes: Sharma
In his statement, Vishnu Dutt Sharma said, “We received complaints that government land was being misused for illegal purposes under the guise of a madrasa. Strict action is necessary in such cases to maintain law and order.”
Abdul Hameed, the District President of the Waqf Board and the original complainant, claimed that the madrasa was being operated by Abdul Rauf Qadri, an outsider who had allegedly encroached on the land and was using it for questionable activities. “It was not just an illegal structure, but a hub of suspicious activities. It was high time the authorities acted,” he said.
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