Dehradun, April 11 -- The state government appears keen to ensure a rigorous investigation into the 'ever-expanding' list of Waqf properties across the state. In this regard, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has issued directives to the Minority Welfare Department and other authorities concerned like the revenue department to undertake a comprehensive inquiry into the matter.

Sources claim that a striking development has raised pertinent questions regarding an unusual surge in the number of Waqf Board properties in the state. At the time of Uttarakhand's formation in 2003, a total of 2,078 Waqf properties were registered under the Uttarakhand Waqf Board which were transferred from Uttar Pradesh. However, the count has since more than d...