Munambam: In a contentious turn of events, the Waqf Protection Council has called for the evacuation of Munambam natives, alleging illegal occupation of Waqf lands in the region. The Council has demanded that the government take control of the disputed land and hand it over to the Waqf Board, intensifying tensions among local communities.
The Council has accused protestors opposing their demands of being “Christian extremists” and alleged that communal forces are spreading false propaganda against Waqf. According to their claims, legal avenues cannot resolve the issue, which has forced locals to resort to agitations.
Claims Of Land Encroachment
The Council asserts that acres of Waqf land in Munambam have been illegally encroached upon, alleging the involvement of a “Resort Mafia” behind the agitation. They dispute the existence of 610 houses in the area, claiming only about 200 houses stand on the disputed land.
Citing the Kerala High Court’s endorsement of their claims, the Council insists the land legally belongs to Waqf. They have also referenced the findings of the Nissar Commission, appointed in 2008 by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, which highlighted widespread encroachments on Waqf properties in 2009, with Munambam being the largest.
Demand For Government Action
Arguing that Waqf lands are under government control, the Council has demanded immediate intervention, urging the government to seize the disputed land and allocate it to Waqf and Farooq College. They also called for action against the Farooq College managing committee for allegedly selling portions of Waqf land illegally.
The Council’s statements have drawn sharp criticism, with detractors accusing it of promoting “jungle rules” and disregarding the rule of law. The assertion that “Muslims will not allow” any settlement favoring the agitators has further polarized opinions, as some Muslim groups reportedly support the protestors, accusing Waqf of mismanagement.
