8 charged in Ludhiana property fraud following 8 year-long investigation

In a significant development after a meticulous investigation spanning nearly a decade, Division 8 police in Ludhiana have charged eight individuals in connection to a complex property fraud scheme in the upscale region of Ghumar Mandi.
The accused have been named as Kashmiri Lal, his brother Badri Prasad, and close relatives Munni, Soni, Vidya (also known as Baguli Devi), Somnath, Suresh, and Veeru. All are known residents of the Ghumar Mandi vicinity. The case was initiated based on a grievance filed by Vinod Kumar, a resident of Sarai Mohalla, Amritsar.
Digging deeper into the origins of the complaint, the roots can be traced back to 1979 when Vinod's maternal grandfather, Tek Chand, passed away. Tek Chand was the proprietor of a 250 square-foot piece of prime real estate at Ghumar Mandi chowk. Post his demise, the property was rightfully divided among his descendants. Vinod's mother, Chandravati, was one of the beneficiaries and was allotted a portion of the estate. Chandravati passed away in 1995.
According to Vinod, following his mother's death, a devious plot was allegedly orchestrated by his uncles - Kashmiri Lal and Badri Lal, along with other kin. Vinod alleges that they discreetly fabricated revenue department documents, subsequently erasing his mother's entitlement from the property records. Leveraging these counterfeit documents, they transferred the ownership rights to themselves and later even sold the disputed property.
Upon discovering the fraudulent activities surrounding his family's estate, Vinod approached the city police in 2015, seeking justice. Post his complaint, a rigorous inquiry was commissioned. The investigation's findings corroborated Vinod's assertions, revealing that the accused had indeed manipulated revenue logs and secured property approvals in their favour.
While the charges have been levied, no arrests have been made yet. ASI Satnam Singh, attached to the Division 8 police station, confirmed the ongoing nature of the case, indicating that the pursuit of justice is far from over.
In a city where property disputes often linger for years, this case stands as a testament to the persistence of victims and the tenacity of the police. The quest for justice remains ongoing, but this significant breakthrough offers hope to many who seek redressal against property fraud.

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