This incident at Malanggadh represents a serious disregard for the rule of law. Continued police inaction, despite an existing court order, raises concerns about enforcement and administrative accountability.
Any individuals found to violate the law should be investigated without delay, and appropriate legal action should follow in accordance with due process. – Editor, HJS
Thane, Maharashtra – The Waqf registration of Shri Pir Haji Malang Saheb Dargah Trust (E-60) was cancelled by the Waqf Court on 13 March 2025. Despite this, donations continue to be collected at Shri Malanggadh in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The self-declared trustees are using old Waqf number receipts to collect donations from devotees. This is not only a fraud on devotees, but also a direct violation of the law and financial loss.
In this case, activists Mr Samir Bhandari and Mr Parag Teli of the Shri Malanggadh Movement have filed a complaint at the Hill Line Police Station.
The complainants stated that — Since the Waqf registration was cancelled, the concerned trust institution has no right to accept any donation. Still, this activity continuing to take place is a clear contempt of the orders of the Charity Commissioner, Government of Maharashtra, and the Court.
Even after repeated complaints earlier, no action is being taken by the police; this is creating doubt about the intent of the police administration. Shouldn’t the failure to take action against offenders be considered indirect support?
During the Shri Malanggadh pilgrimage, thousands of devotees come for darshan. In such a situation, through this illegal collection of donations, faith is being misused. An immediate investigation should be conducted against the self-declared trustees, and a fraud case should be registered against them.
