58,929 waqf properties facing encroachment: Govt

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju revealed that 58,929 waqf properties across India face encroachment, with Karnataka accounting for 869. Rijiju stated that complaints received by the ministry and Central Waqf Council are forwarded to respective state bodies for action, highlighting the legal provisions empowering waqf boards to address these issues and manage leases.