Waqf Board claims ownership of Bidar Fort, 2 villages; ASI in dark

The Waqf Board's claim on the historic Bidar Fort, a protected monument under ASI custody for over 70 years, has shocked officials. A 2005 notification listed the fort as Waqf property, despite its protected status since 1951. The Board also claims two Bidar villages, raising concerns among farmers and prompting calls for...