'Jamai Jihad': In Jharkhand, Bangladeshi Infiltrators Find New Way Of Land Grab

In a startling revelation, it has been uncovered that Bangladeshi infiltrators in Jharkhand are adopting a new method to grab land, known as 'Jamai Jihad.' This strategy involves marrying local tribal women, taking advantage of government benefits meant for tribals, and ultimately seizing control of their lands.

The Modus Operandi

• Bangladeshi infiltrators marry tribal girls in Jharkhand as part of a calculated strategy.
• These marriages allow the infiltrators to gain access to the government benefits designated for tribal communities.
• By not changing their names after marriage, these Muslim youths ensure that the benefits continue to flow.
• Under this conspiracy, infiltrators trap tribal girls in love and marry them, all part of a larger plan to usurp their land.

The Concept of Jamai Tola

Locally referred to as 'Jamai Tola,' this term, while not officially recognized on paper, is well known among the residents of Jharkhand. Zee News has conducted an investigation revealing the extent of this conspiracy.

Instances of Jamai Jihad

Case Study 1: Sunita Tudu and Shamsul Ansari

In Barehat's Gopaladih, Sunita Tudu, a tribal woman and the village head, is married to Shamsul Ansari. Shamsul has converted their children to Islam but kept Sunita’s religion unchanged to continue receiving tribal benefits. Shamsul has also established political connections within the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) to strengthen his influence.

Case Study 2: Monika Hansda and Mohammad Azad Ansari

Similarly, Monika Hansda, now renamed Sakina Hansda by her husband Mohammad Azad Ansari, has kept her tribal status intact, though their children bear Muslim names.

Case Study 3: Mariam Marandi and Mohammad Abdul Shameem

Mariam Marandi, a 31-year-old tribal woman, is married to Mohammad Abdul Shameem. Despite her marriage, she remains Mariam Marandi and continues to contest elections from tribal-reserved seats. Their children, however, have Muslim names.

The Underlying Issue

This pattern of marriages, where tribal women are married off to Muslim men, who then leverage the legal rights over their wives' land, highlights a broader and more insidious network at play. There are allegations of an organized system in Santhal that identifies tribal girls, lures them into relationships, and orchestrates these marriages to facilitate land grabs.

The practice of 'Jamai Jihad' poses a significant threat to the tribal communities of Jharkhand. The government and local authorities need to take immediate and stringent action to protect the rights and lands of these indigenous people from such exploitative practices.