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Ludhiana police have registered a case against six individuals accused of preparing forged property documents and selling a residential plot using fraudulent means. The case, registered at Salem Tabri police station, has raised concerns over the increasing number of property fraud incidents in the city.
Complaint Over 100-Square-Yard Plot Fraud
The case came to light following a complaint by Pradeep Kumar, a resident of New Star City Colony, Tibba Road. Kumar alleged that he owned a 100-square-yard plot in Aman Nagar, which was illegally sold to another party using counterfeit documents.
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According to Kumar, the accused, identified as Vasudev Singh, Kala Bansal, Shastri, Gokul Chand, Ajit Singh, and Sethi Lal, conspired to prepare fake documents to misrepresent ownership of the land. They allegedly transferred the plot to a buyer without the consent or knowledge of the rightful owner.
Police Action and Investigation Underway
Investigating officer Sub-Inspector Balbir Singh confirmed that a case has been registered against the six accused based on the complaint. He added that police have begun further investigation to determine how the forged documents were created and whether more individuals are involved in the fraudulent sale.
Officials said property-related fraud, particularly involving fake registry papers and land ownership claims, has been a recurring issue in Ludhiana and surrounding regions. Authorities are considering whether the accused may have links to a larger racket engaged in fabricating property documents.
The police have assured the complainant that action will be taken against the culprits, and efforts are underway to secure the property rights of the rightful owner. If proven guilty, the accused could face serious charges under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy.
Analysts say such cases highlight the need for stricter oversight in land registration and verification processes, especially as urban land disputes continue to rise in Punjab.
