A woman from Kushalnagar, Kodagu, has filed a police complaint accusing two individuals of trespassing on her property and threatening her with eviction over claims of encroachment on Waqf Board land. The incident occurred on October 25, 2024, when Renuka Uthappa, an employee based in Bengaluru, was alone at her home in Mullusoge.
Renuka stated in her complaint that the two men, who identified themselves as representatives of the Waqf Board, entered her property around 11 am and demanded that she vacate the premises, claiming it belonged to the Waqf Board. They allegedly pressured her to immediately surrender the property.
Renuka clarified that the property was purchased by her father from Maneyapanda Bopanna in 1984 and was inherited by her after her parents’ recent passing. When she requested legal documents or court orders to validate their claim, the men reportedly threatened her with further action, including potential involvement in a “Sharia Court” in Bengaluru. After making these threats, the men left the premises.
In response, Renuka has sought support from local Kodava community organizations and the Federation of Kodava Samajas. The Kushalnagar Police have registered a case and assured that appropriate legal action will be taken.
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