Families Losing Homes Over Sudden Waqf Claim in Delhi

Families Losing Homes Over Sudden Waqf Claim in Delhi

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. 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 t…