Major Waqf Property Fraud Unearthed in Bengaluru — Fake Deed, Illegal Khata and Trustee Inaction Alleged

Bengaluru: A major case of Waqf property fraud has come to light in the city, involving allegations of illegal encroachment, forged documentation, and collusion between the President of Ayesha Amina Trust, certain Trustees, and BBMP officials.

Addressing a press conference at the Press Club of Bangalore today, Dr. Yaseen Shariff, a family member of Late Haji Nabi Shariff, accused Trust President Ahmed Shariff of illegally occupying 525 sq. ft. of Waqf land located at No. 5, Sadar Patrappa Road, O.T.C. Road Cross, Bengaluru – 560002.

According to Dr. Yaseen, the land was lawfully purchased by the Ayesha Amina Trust under a registered sale deed dated October 5, 1972, and has remained in the Trust’s possession for over five decades. It is also officially recorded as Waqf property with the Karnataka Board of Waqf (Reg. No. KTW/Reg/07/BNU/1982-83). In 2004, BBMP approved a building plan for a hostel on the site, and taxes for the property have been paid regularly.

Fraudulent Deed and Illegal Construction
In March 2023, Ahmed Shariff allegedly fabricated a “Deed of Declaration” claiming part of the land belonged to his late father, Haji Nabi Shariff, despite no legal record supporting such ownership. Using this document, he reportedly secured a fake BBMP Khata (No. 5/1) — which did not exist previously — and constructed six shops without BBMP approval.

Subsequently, on May 23, 2023, he executed six separate registered gift deeds transferring the shops to his wife and daughters. Later, on June 20, 2025, the entire block of shops and land was sold to Mr. Jaishankar through a registered sale deed — a transaction void under the Waqf Act, which prohibits sale, gift, or transfer of Waqf properties.

Alleged Collusion and Trustee Silence
Dr. Yaseen alleged that the Secretary and Trustees of the Ayesha Amina Trust failed to raise objections or initiate legal action, effectively enabling the encroachment. He also accused BBMP officials of facilitating the fraudulent Khata transfer and accepting property tax payments under false claims.

Demands for Action
Citing Section 52A of the Waqf Act, which makes unauthorised sale, gift, or transfer of Waqf properties a cognisable and non-bailable offence, Dr. Yaseen called for:

1. Immediate cancellation of Khata No. 5/1 and demolition of the illegal structure.


2. Restoration of property records to the Ayesha Amina Trust.


3. Criminal proceedings against Ahmed Shariff, Trustees, and complicit BBMP officials.


4. A high-level inquiry into Waqf property encroachments across Bengaluru.


5. Removal of current Trustees for dereliction of duty and violation of the Trust Deed.



“This is a clear case of land-grabbing and abuse of authority. If left unchecked, similar frauds will jeopardise many other Waqf properties,” Dr. Yaseen said, urging the Karnataka State Board of Waqf to file a police complaint and recover the property without delay.

The allegations emerge against the backdrop of nationwide protests over the Waqf Amendment Bill, amplifying demands for stronger enforcement to protect religious and charitable properties from encroachment and corruption.