16/04/2025
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Encroachment Threatens Historic Kohe Imam Zamin Waqf Land in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 04, 2025* – The serene hilltop dargah of Kohe Imam Zamin, a 450-year-old Shia religious site in Ammuguda, Hyderabad, is under threat as its 82-acre waqf land faces rampant encroachment. Managed by the Telangana State Waqf Board, the site—dedicated to Hazrat Abbas and Imam Musa al-Reza—has long been a spiritual haven for devotees. However, illegal dumping and land-grabbing have sparked alarm, prompting urgent calls for action.
In November 2024, the Waqf Board flagged the issue to the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), reporting unauthorized dumping in a pond on the property. A delegation led by board member Dr. Syed Nisar Hussain met HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganathan, who promised swift intervention. Yet, the problem is far from new. Reports from 2015 revealed that 60% of the land had already been encroached upon, with illegal rock blasting further endangering the site’s integrity.
The Kohe Imam Zamin case mirrors a broader crisis, with over 75% of the Waqf Board’s 77,538 acres across Telangana reportedly lost to encroachment. Despite past High Court petitions and government assurances—such as listing waqf properties as protected on the Dharani portal—progress remains sluggish. As devotees continue to climb the 147 steps to seek blessings, the fight to preserve this historic site hangs in the balance, underscoring the need for decisive action to safeguard Hyderabad’s cultural heritage.
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