**Title:** Neighbor Offers Land to Family After Controversial Demolition in Jammu
**Meta Description:** A neighbor gifts land to a journalist’s family after their home was demolished in Jammu, sparking political controversy over selective enforcement.
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**Headline:** Neighbor Steps Up to Help Family After Controversial Home Demolition in Jammu
In a significant turn of events following the demolition of a journalist’s family home in Jammu, a Hindu neighbor has offered a piece of land to help the affected family rebuild. This gesture comes just a day after the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) conducted an anti-encroachment drive that has ignited political controversy and accusations of selective enforcement.
On Friday, Kuldeep Kumar, accompanied by his daughter Tanya, presented a five-marla plot to the journalist’s family in the Transport Nagar area of Jammu. “I am gifting five marlas of land through my daughter to the family so that my brother can rebuild his house,” Kumar stated, expressing his willingness to assist with the construction as well. His act of kindness quickly gained attention on social media, with a video of the gift deed going viral.
The demolition has drawn criticism from various political leaders, including former Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, who visited the site to express solidarity with the affected families. Raina described the demolition as “selective” and emphasized that the Prime Minister advocates for providing homes to the poor rather than demolishing them. He pledged full support to the residents and questioned the legitimacy of the orders that led to the demolitions, suggesting that the Lieutenant Governor had not authorized such actions.
The journalist, whose father’s home was demolished, lamented the lack of notice prior to the demolition, labeling it as targeted action against their family. “We have lived here for 40 years. Where were the authorities all this time?” he asked, highlighting the abruptness of the eviction.
The JDA’s anti-encroachment drive, which took place amid heavy police presence, has faced backlash from residents who claim they have been living in the area for decades without any prior warning. Jammu and Kashmir Congress working president Raman Bhalla condemned the JDA’s actions, calling for accountability and adherence to due process. “Such things should not happen. People must be heard. This is an atrocity,” he asserted.
A delegation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by senior leader Varinder Singh Sonu, also visited the site, criticizing the demolition as “selective.” Sonu questioned why only smaller properties were targeted while larger land grabbers remained untouched. He expressed disappointment in the National Conference government for failing to protect the interests of the people.
As the situation unfolds, the community’s response to the demolition and the neighbor’s generous offer highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding land rights and government actions in Jammu.
**FAQ:**
**Q: What prompted the demolition of the journalist’s family home in Jammu?**
A: The demolition was part of an anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Jammu Development Authority, which has faced criticism for being selective in its enforcement.
