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Palampur Emerging as Hub of Land Mafia, Even Temple Properties Unsafe: BJP

Dharamshala, Nov 14 (UNI) BJP state spokesperson Sanjay Sharma has accused the state government and administration of failing to curb alleged land-grabbing activities in the Palampur region, claiming that even properties belonging to temples and religious institutions are no longer safe.
Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Sharma alleged attempts to grab 36 kanals and seven marlas of land belonging to Anant Ram Temple (Math) at Lahla through a purportedly forged will. He claimed that some people from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh had attempted to transfer the temple land in the name of a woman. Similar attempts to take over the property had reportedly been made in 2010, he added.
Questioning the role of revenue officials, Sharma sought an investigation into the matter based on revenue records.
He also raised concerns over a case involving Shakti Charitable Trust, alleging that more than 100 trees were felled and an approximately 10-km road constructed through forest land to provide access to the trust, without effective action by the Forest Department.
Sharma further alleged that a woman in the region had received death threats and was forced to vacate her rented accommodation overnight, with her belongings thrown onto the road. He said she had approached the Prime Minister two days ago, seeking protection, and questioned the police response.
Seeking Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention, the BJP spokesperson demanded an impartial probe by the police, revenue, forest and administrative authorities. He said strict legal action should be taken against those found guilty, without any political or other pressure. UNI AR CDS
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