Will ensure removal of encroachments: TSWB

Hyderabad: Telangana State Waqf Board (TSWB) here on Saturday made it clear that the process of removing encroachments from Waqf lands would be ensured with immediate cancellation of registrations.

Waqf Board officials were on inspections to identify abandoned and neglected properties in Hyderabad and Cyberabad limits. They have warned to take legal action against land grabbers who continued their trend to occupy Waqf lands unlawfully.

Mohammed Saleem, chairman of TSWB, accompanied with concerned department officials, visited the grabbed lands at certain places in Hyderabad.

Following inspection, Mohammed Saleem told media that Waqf Board, with the help of police, inspected Waqf lands and the mosque located inside the International School premise at Shaikpet. The mosque, said to be notified in gazette no. 26-C, was built during Qutb Shahi period and has been abandoned for years. However it is likely to open for prayers very soon.

“TSWB is committed to safeguard and reclaim Waqf properties with the help of police and other departments. Unlawful registrations will be cancelled as early as possible. Also, abandoned century old mosques will be rehabilitated and the protection of all Waqf lands will be out top priority," said Mohammed Saleem.