Call to remove Waqf land encroachers

Hyderabad: Telangana State Waqf Board (TSWB) chairman Mohammed Saleem on Wednesday inspected Guttala Begumpet Waqf land at Madhapur with revenue and police officials.

The land, spreading over 90 acres, is sub judice and the board has filed a writ petition, despite which encroachment continues.

Mohammed Saleem, chairman TSWB said the land was under the control of anti-social elements and most of the land had been occupied illegally.

Officials have been asked to submit a detailed report to the board about the encroachment and take immediate steps to remove illegal occupants from the land.

“It is prime land which is being encroached. The board will take all necessary measures to throw out illegal occupants,” the TSWB chairman said.

Objecting to a new road being laid on the land without the board’s consent, Mohammed Saleem asked municipal authorities to pay compensation.

“Municipal authorities have to pay compensation to the board as they have laid a new road on Waqf land without our knowledge and consent,” he added.