Kanpur: An FIR has been registered at Rawatpur police station against eight persons, including six lawyers, for allegedly grabbing land by misusing the name of the Shri Ramlalla Trust. The case surfaced on the complaint of a university professor, who alleged that his ancestral property was shown under a different plot number using forged documents and illegal construction was initiated on the site.
According to the complainant, the land — Arazi No. 806 in village Vinayakpur, tehsil Sadar — had been purchased by his father through a registered sale deed. After his father’s death, he became the lawful owner. Owing to academic commitments, he could not visit the property regularly, which the accused allegedly exploited to execute the fraud.
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Forged trust permission used to alter plot identity
The complaint states that the accused prepared a fabricated permission letter in Urdu in the name of the Shri Ramlalla Trust and, on that basis, showed the land as Arazi No. 1103 in village Rawatpur to establish possession. A board bearing the name of an advocates’ association was put up at the site and construction activity was started to reinforce the ownership claim.
When the complainant objected, he was allegedly threatened and intimidated. He maintained that the trust is a religious body that does not authorise unrelated individuals to donate or use its land, and that its name was misused to create forged documents and grab the property.
FIR after complaint to Chief Minister
The complainant approached the Chief Minister seeking removal of the illegal construction and action against those involved. Following a preliminary inquiry, police registered a case under sections related to cheating, criminal conspiracy, forgery, fabrication of documents, illegal possession and unauthorised construction.
Police said six of the named accused are practising lawyers and their roles are being examined. Arrests will be made based on evidence.
Revenue, registry and stamp records under scrutiny
Investigators are verifying revenue records, registry documents, the original sale deed and the alleged permission letter. The physical status of the land and legality of the ongoing construction are also being assessed. Police are examining stamp, notary and documentation trails to establish the chain of forgery and identify all persons involved.
Officials said that if the documents are found to be forged, the accused will be arrested and the illegal encroachment will be removed.
Pattern of using religious names in land disputes
The case highlights a growing pattern in which names of religious trusts are allegedly used to prepare fake authorisation letters, alter plot details and initiate construction to create a façade of lawful possession.
Police have urged property owners to periodically verify their land records, cross-check revenue entries and report any suspicious activity immediately.
Further investigation is underway and action will follow based on documentary and forensic evidence.
About the author — Suvedita Nath is a science student with a growing interest in cybercrime and digital safety. She writes on online activity, cyber threats, and technology-driven risks. Her work focuses on clarity, accuracy, and public awareness.
