Fraudulent Land Sale in Kaushambi: Man Declared Dead to Steal Property
Kaushambi: Alive man shown dead, fake son sells land worth over ₹1 crore
Hindustan Times
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In Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, a 65-year-old man, Ekhlaq Ahmed, was falsely declared dead in revenue records, allowing an alleged conman, Manzoor Ahmed, to sell his land worth over ₹1 crore. The fraud was uncovered when Ahmed discovered the sale while the new owners attempted to take possession of the property.
- 01Ekhlaq Ahmed was falsely declared dead to facilitate a fraudulent land sale.
- 02The land, valued at over ₹1 crore, was sold without the owner's knowledge.
- 03The fraud was uncovered when new buyers attempted to take possession of the land.
- 04An investigation is underway, with five individuals named in the FIR for their involvement.
- 05The main accused, Manzoor Ahmed, is currently absconding.
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In a shocking case from Sokhada village in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, Ekhlaq Ahmed, a 65-year-old man, was declared deceased in official records, enabling Manzoor Ahmed, an alleged conman, to claim his land worth over ₹1 crore. The fraudulent activity came to light in early April 2025 when new buyers, Sufiya Kazmi and others, attempted to take possession of the property. They discovered that Ekhlaq Ahmed was still alive and had never consented to the sale. The fraudulent transaction, executed on June 26, 2025, involved altered revenue records and was facilitated by a lawyer and two witnesses. Following the revelation, the district magistrate ordered an investigation, leading to the registration of an FIR against five individuals for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Authorities suspect collusion among tehsil staff, as the fraudulent records had passed multiple levels of scrutiny. The main accused remains at large, while police efforts continue to apprehend all involved.
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This case highlights the vulnerabilities in land record management, potentially affecting landowners' rights and property security.
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