Nagpur: A surge in property fraud has rattled the city as land mafias grow increasingly aggressive, using forged documents to deceive buyers of farmland, plots, and residential units. Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal has warned citizens to exercise extreme caution while entering into any land-related transactions.
The newly formed Anti-Land Mafia Special Squad under the Crime Branch has already registered five major offences across different police stations in just a few days. The total fraud amount identified so far stands at ₹50,51,500.
The cases include a messy constellation of forged documents, impersonation, duplicate sales, and fake layouts:
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At Kotwali, accused Hitesh Agrawal allegedly used a fake woman with forged Aadhaar details to illegally transfer two plots in Besa valued at ₹80 lakh.
Another case at Kotwali involves accused Ganesh Dhande, who reportedly fabricated a false power of attorney for 19 acres of farmland and created forged documents using fake photographs and personal details, leading to a scam valued at ₹3.80 crore.
At Shantinagar, suspects Suhas Laune and Rachana Gajbhiye allegedly created a fake layout on land they did not own, extracting ₹6.40 lakh from unsuspecting buyers.
At Hudkeshwar, accused Avinash Khadke is said to have sold the same plot to two different buyers, causing a ₹30 lakh loss.
In Sakkardara, accused Dheeraj Rajput allegedly took ₹8.71 lakh from a buyer under the pretext of selling a house and then simply never delivered the property.
The Anti-Land Mafia Squad, headed by Police Inspector Ravindra Naikwad and guided by Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Vasant Pardeshi, DCP (Detection) Rahul Makanikar, and ACP Dr. Abhijit Patil, has been tracking these cases at speed. Citizens have been assured that every complaint involving land fraud will be acted upon promptly.
Commissioner Singal has emphasised that buyers must thoroughly verify all land documents before any transaction. Any suspicion involving fake papers, pressure tactics, or possible fraud must be reported immediately. Written complaints can be submitted to the Detection Branch, Nagpur City.
The recent crackdown offers some relief to residents, but the pattern of cases reveals how quickly the criminal ecosystem adapts. Staying vigilant is becoming a civic necessity in a city where property values rise and fraudsters move just as fast.
