India, Oct. 27 -- Members of Pune's Jain community have warned they will launch an indefinite agitation from November 1 if the proposed sale of land belonging to the Jain Boarding Trust in Model Colony is not cancelled.

The land, which houses hostels for both Digambar and Shwetambar Jains, became controversial after reports emerged of a deal with a private developer. Alleging irregularities and violations of trust property norms, community leaders and monks approached the Charity Commissioner's office to halt the transaction. Following this, Mumbai Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti issued a status quo order, restraining any transfer or construction until further hearings.

Following this, Mumbai Charity Commissioner Amogh Kaloti issued a...