Hyderabad, Jan. 29 -- Committees formed during a recent meeting convened by 'Mohibban-e-Urdu' at Media Plus, Gun Foundry, to investigate the alleged Rs 400 crore Urdu land scam, have begun their work and are expected to submit their reports soon. The committees were established to probe irregularities and protect Urdu institutions and assets in Telangana.
The controversy centres on Karab Bagh, a 4-acre 3-gunta property near Golconda Fort, historically granted by Nizam VII to promote the Urdu language and culture. Allegations surfaced that the land, valued at Rs 400 crore, was sold for a mere Rs 2 crore in 2023 through a questionable deal, despite a 2013 court ruling affirming its ownership by Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu.
The committees,...