Archive · 15 Nov 2025
Developers Accused of Graveyard Land Grab in Burdwan; Complainant Threatened
Imagine a special piece of land in Burdwan that belongs to a religious trust and is used as a graveyard.
Some builders want to build houses on part of this land.
A person complained to the grown-ups in charge, saying the local leader is helping the builders take the land unfairly.
After the complaint, some bad people went to the complainer's house and scared him, so he had to leave.
The leader says he didn't do anything wrong and wants people to check.
A group that protects this special land also complained, saying they won't let anyone take even a tiny bit of it.
The people in charge are looking into it.
A real estate company is accused of grabbing 1.63 bighas of a Waqf-owned burial ground in Burdwan for a building project.
Complainant Imdad Hossen alleges Ward 18 Councillor Pradip Rahaman is involved in the unauthorized transfer of the land.
Hossen was allegedly threatened by 'goons' at his home shortly after filing a complaint and has fled.
Councillor Rahaman denies involvement but admits irregularities are occurring on the land.
Waqf protection groups have also lodged complaints and vowed to protect the property.
- Who
- A real estate developing company, Ward 18 Councillor Pradip Rahaman, complainant Imdad Hossen, Bongiyo Waqf Bachao Manch, and the West Bengal Waqf Board.
- What
- Allegations of land grabbing of a Waqf-owned burial ground for a building project, and subsequent threats to the complainant.
- When
- A complaint was lodged yesterday, and the complainant was threatened on the same evening.
- Where
- Burdwan town, Bhatchhala area under Ward 18 of the Burdwan Municipality.
- Why
- The land, recorded as Waqf property and a burial ground, is allegedly being grabbed by developers for a building project, with alleged collusion from the local councillor.
Complainant and Waqf Protection Group
Ward Councillor
Land Grab Allegations
Complainant and Waqf Protection Group
Councillor Pradip Rahaman is in collusion with developers to illegally transfer and grab a portion (1.63 bighas) of a Waqf-owned burial ground for a building project.
Ward Councillor
Councillor Rahaman denies involvement, calling the charges baseless and inviting an independent probe.
Status of the Land
Complainant and Waqf Protection Group
The land is recorded as Waqf property and a burial ground, actively used by locals.
Ward Councillor
Councillor Rahaman admits some irregularities are occurring but does not specify his view on the land's status or ownership.
- Location
- Bhatchhala area, Ward 18, Burdwan Municipality
- Property Type
- Waqf property, burial ground
- Allegedly Grabbed Portion
- 1.63 bighas
- Complainant
- Imdad Hossen
- Involved Councillor
- Pradip Rahaman (Ward 18)
- Organizations Involved
- Bongiyo Waqf Bachao Manch, West Bengal Waqf Board