A shocking incident of land jihad has come to light from Saligrama town in the Mysuru district, where a portion of a government school building was allegedly demolished by Islamists using a JCB and tractor to create a road. Locals have raised serious concerns that the demolished section was part of a school campus and claim that around five acres of the institution’s land are being encroached upon. They have alleged that the area is being converted for private use, including the construction of sheds and parking spaces, without obtaining any official approval.
A video circulating on social media shows residents questioning a few individuals allegedly involved in the demolition and land jihad. When asked about official permission for the act, those present reportedly admitted they had no authorization. The incident has sparked outrage among citizens who have demanded immediate government intervention and action against those responsible.
Public anger is also directed at the state administration, with locals accusing the authorities of turning a blind eye to illegal encroachments. Many have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to take responsibility and ensure strict legal measures are taken against all those involved.
So far, no mainstream media outlet or official police report has confirmed the full details of the case. Citizens are calling for transparency and accountability in the investigation to prevent misuse of public property.
What happened in Saligrama is not an isolated case; it is part of a disturbing pattern unfolding across Karnataka. In 2020, a similar incident of land jihad shook Kadugodi Plantation near Bidarahalli, where an Islamic madrasa allegedly encroached upon forest land. Despite clear public outrage, the administration remained a mute spectator. Over the years, Waqf authorities have begun claiming public and community properties, often without any legal basis. This growing trend has alarmed citizens who see it as an orchestrated campaign to alter land ownership and undermine public institutions.
Land Jihad reveals the creeping takeover of public lands, one plot, one property at a time. What gives any Islamic group or institution the authority to seize government or forest property? Why has the Siddaramaiah-led government chosen silence over accountability?
The Karnataka government, under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Congress leadership, cannot afford to remain silent while public property is illegally seized in the name of appeasement. A government school is intended to serve all citizens, regardless of their religion, and its land belongs to the public. What right does the administration have to stand by while such blatant encroachments occur? Silence in the face of this growing pattern of land jihad is not just negligence; it is a deliberate act and failure of governance.
