Waqf Board Claims Ownership Of 53 Karnataka Monuments

The Waqf Board is asserting ownership over 53 historical monuments in Karnataka, including Gol Gumbaz and Ibrahim Rauza. Many of these sites, previously declared Waqf properties in 2005, face encroachment and improper alterations. ASI officials maintain that these monuments, protected under the AMASR Act, remain under ASI’s jurisdiction, emphasizing the need for proper conservation.