Graveyard Land Dispute Uncovered: A Clash Over Heritage and Encroachment

Authorities conducted a survey of graveyard land near a disputed religious site, identifying 22 illegal structures. Locals claim ancestral ownership despite encroachment findings. Amidst tight security, the administration plans to issue notices seeking legal documents. The situation involves historical claims, questioning, and potential legal actions against encroachers.

In a tense operation on Tuesday, the revenue department assessed the legality of structures built on graveyard land near a contested religious site. The survey, conducted under tight security, exposed 22 cases of alleged encroachments, stirring local unrest.

Amid heightened tension in Kot Purvi, authorities embarked on a meticulous land measurement process, revealing unregistered encroachments on land officially recorded as a graveyard. Notices will be sent to property occupants demanding documentation to justify their claims.

The case, deepening over decades, sees residents asserting ancestral rights and producing sale deeds. Meanwhile, enforcement agencies, heavily deployed, continue surveillance through advanced technology to maintain order and ensure legal adherence.

(With inputs from agencies.)