Zero Tolerance on Illegal Encroachments: Minority Welfare Minister Azharuddin Warns Against Waqf Land Violations in Hyderabad
Zero tolerance on illegal encroachments: Telangana Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin warns against Waqf land violations after inspecting Masjid-e-Alamgir land in Hyderabad.
Telangana Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin has issued a stern warning against illegal encroachments on Waqf properties after visiting Masjid-e-Alamgir land in Guttala Begumpet, Hyderabad. Strict legal action has been assured.
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Zero Tolerance on Illegal Encroachments, Says Minister Azharuddin
Reaffirming the government’s strong stand, Telangana Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin on December 19, 2025, declared zero tolerance on illegal encroachments on Waqf and minority religious properties. The warning came after serious complaints surfaced regarding illegal occupation attempts on Masjid-e-Alamgir land in Kavuri Hills, Guttala Begumpet, Hyderabad.
The Minister said any attempt to encroach upon mosque land would be dealt with strictly under the law.
Minister Conducts Site Inspection at Masjid-e-Alamgir, Guttala Begumpet
Acting on complaints submitted by the Alamgir Masjid Committee, Minister Mohammed Azharuddin personally visited the site and conducted a joint inspection along with senior officials from multiple departments.
Departments present during the inspection:
- Revenue Department
- GHMC
- Hyderabad Police
- HYDRAA
- Telangana Waqf Board
The inspection focused on safeguarding the approximately 90-acre Masjid-e-Alamgir Waqf land from illegal occupation.
Strict Legal Action Ordered Against Encroachers
During the review meeting, the Minister made it clear that:
- Illegal encroachments will not be tolerated
- Criminal cases will be registered against offenders
- Officials found negligent or complicit will face action
- Accountability will be fixed at every level
“The government will fully protect Waqf properties. Anyone disturbing the sanctity of mosque land will be booked,” the Minister warned.
Continuous Monitoring Directed to Protect Waqf Properties
To prevent future encroachments, the Minister instructed officials to:
- Maintain continuous monitoring of the site
- Ensure inter-departmental coordination
- Take immediate preventive measures
- Safeguard minority religious properties across Telangana
Officials assured the Minister that protective steps and legal proceedings would begin without delay.
Senior Leaders and Officials Attend Review Meeting
The inspection and meeting were attended by several senior leaders and officials, including:
- Secretary to Government & Commissioner, Minority Welfare – Shafi Ullah, IFS
- AIMIM MLA – Kausar Mohiuddin
- Telangana Government Advisor – Mohammed Shabbir Ali
- TIMRIS Chairman – Faheem Quraishi
- Telangana Waqf Board Chairman – Syed Azmatullah Hussaini
- Additional DCP, Madhapur – Dayanand Reddy
- CEO, Telangana Waqf Board
- Senior officials from concerned departments
Government Stands Firm With Masjid Committee
Minister Mohammed Azharuddin assured the Alamgir Masjid Committee that the Telangana government stands firmly with them and will ensure full protection of Masjid-e-Alamgir land in Guttala Begumpet.
The zero tolerance on illegal encroachments policy will be enforced strictly to protect Waqf and minority properties across the state.
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