Fri Apr 04 05:34:11 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Land Dispute Takes on Communal Overtones
**Kochi, Kerala – April 4, 2025** – A land dispute in Munambam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, has escalated into a major conflict with significant social and religious implications. Around 600 families, primarily Christian, face potential eviction from 404 acres of land claimed by the Kerala State Waqf Board.
The Waqf Board asserts ownership based on the land’s designation as Waqf — an inalienable endowment under Islamic law — transferred to an educational institution in Kozhikode in 1950. However, the residents claim they purchased the land from this institution and possess valid title deeds. Their protests demanding the restoration of their revenue rights have intensified, highlighting the tense situation. The dispute underscores a complex legal and social battle with far-reaching consequences for the affected families.
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