Waqf Amendment Act sparks massive protest against Bihar Minister Zama Khan in Kaimur
Patna: The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act has ignited widespread anger among sections of the Muslim community in Bihar, leading to a major protest in Bhabhua, the district headquarters of Kaimur. The protest was directed against Bihar’s Minority Welfare Minister Mohammad Zama Khan, who hails from the same district.
On Tuesday, members of the Muslim community organised a protest march in Bhabhua, voicing their strong opposition to the Waqf Bill, which they allege undermines the autonomy of Waqf properties and weakens the role of the community in managing them. The protest took a dramatic turn when Minister Zama Khan’s convoy arrived near the rally site.
In an apparent attempt to avoid direct confrontation, the Minister’s vehicle reportedly deviated from the regular route. However, the protesters quickly recognised the convoy and surrounded it, raising slogans of “Zama Khan Murdabad” and accusing the Minister of abandoning minority interests.
Security forces were swiftly deployed to the area to manage the situation. The Minister was escorted away safely amid high-pitched sloganeering and mounting tension on the ground.
Mohammad Hanif Khan, the District President of AIMIM, addressed the protesters and voiced their primary concern. “The Waqf Bill has just been implemented, and we are completely against it. Zama Khan has failed to defend our rights. If he cannot represent us, what purpose does his ministry serve?” Khan asked.
Protesters claim the legislation centralises control and strips the community of its traditional rights over Waqf properties.
Since the bill was passed in both Houses of Parliament, at least 20 Muslim leaders affiliated with the Janata Dal (United) have resigned, citing betrayal of the community’s trust.
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SC orders Delhi authorities to clear localities of stray dogs
Warns of action against obstruction to operation
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has instructed the Delhi government, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Corporation to clear all localities of Delhi, especially the open localities and cities, of stray dogs, making no compromise in the operation.
Hearing a suo motu case initiated by the court over several incidents of rabies and deaths from stray dog bites, a two-judge bench consisting of Justice JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said that the operation should also be undertaken at the earliest, reports Bar and Bench.
The judges directed the authorities to plan the operation, including forming a force for it. They further stressed that clearing the localities of stray dogs should be a priority for the authorities.
The Delhi government and the municipalities were directed to create dog shelters within eight weeks and equip them with staff members to sterilize and immunize the dogs. The dog shelters should also be provided with CCTV cameras, the judges have said.
The apex court has warned that strict action would be taken against individuals or organizations obstructing the operation. Referring to animal rights activists and criticizing them heavily, the bench asked if the activists could bring alive the victims of rabies.
The judges orally stated, "We are not doing this for us—it is for the public interest. so no sentiments of any nature should be involved. Action should be taken at the earlier. Pick up dogs from all localities and shift them to far off places.”
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