A quiet neighborhood in Delhi's Kishanganj is filled with fear and confusion. Several Hindu families, who have lived there since India's Partition in 1947, have just received eviction notices. The reason? The Delhi Waqf Board has suddenly claimed ownership of the land their houses are built on.
Family interview screenshot of Loosing Houses by Waqf Board
These families, many of them poor, say their fathers and grandfathers built homes here over 75 years ago. They have voter IDs, ration cards, and other documents showing they have lived here for decades. Now, they are being told to leave.
What is the Waqf Board?
The Waqf Board is a legal body that manages Islamic religious properties or charitable trusts. It can claim land it believes is Waqf property. In this case, the Board says the land in Kishanganj is officially listed as theirs.
The Families' Struggle By Waqf Board Mafias
The main problem for the families is money. They are not rich. A long legal battle in court needs good lawyers, which costs a lot. They are scared they will lose their homes simply because they cannot afford to fight the case.
"This is all we have," said one elderly resident. "My father built this house. Where will we go? We don't have the money for court."
Government Should Ban these Waqf Board because it's unconstitutional and a Land Grabbing Tool.
A Bigger Pattern of Looting Lands of Hindus in India by Waqf Board
This is not the first such case. In recent years, there have been reports from different states where the Waqf Board has made claims on land where people have lived for generations. It often leads to long, complicated court battles.
What Happens Now with Poor Hindus Family?
The families are hoping for help. They want the government or civil rights groups to notice their problem. They need legal aid to present their side in court. They believe that if they can show their long history and documents, they might have a chance.
For now, the eviction notice hangs over them like a dark cloud. Their future is uncertain. Their story raises hard questions: How can a land claim appear after 75 years? And how can poor families get justice if they can't afford the fight.
The Kishanganj case is a heartbreaking reminder that for many Indians, the safety of "home" can be shaken by a piece of paper they never saw coming.
