Residents of Erragadda protested the government's plan to allocate land for a Muslim burial ground, citing safety concerns. Muslims in Jubilee Hills, where 34% of voters are Muslim, demand a larger land parcel as current graveyards are overcrowded
Congress government’s plan to allocate 2,500 sq yards of land at Shaikpet for a Muslim burial ground has hit a roadblock after Army officials claimed ownership, halting all activity. The move, seen as an attempt to win Muslim voter support ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, has angered residents who also criticised the plot as too small for long-term community needs