Police in Uttar Pradesh have swiftly arrested two individuals for allegedly attempting to illegally seize a valuable house in Lucknow belonging to the mentally ill daughter of a deceased Army officer. The accused reportedly exploited the woman's long-term stay in a rehabilitation centre due to schizophrenia to execute their plan with forged paperwork.
Exploiting Vulnerability for Property Grab
The case came to light after Anjana, the daughter of late Major Bipin Chandra Bhatt, personally brought the matter to the attention of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during a meeting on Wednesday, January 1, 2026. Following this, a senior police officer from Lucknow approached Chandauli Superintendent of Police Aditya Langhe, leading to immediate directives for action.
Acting on these instructions, the Saiyadraja police station officials moved quickly. They apprehended the two accused, identified as Balwant Kumar Yadav from Narayanpur and Manoj Kumar Yadav from Daudpur, on Thursday, January 2. The police action was notably efficient, resulting in the restoration of the property to its rightful owner within a single day of the arrests.
A Tragic Family History and Targeted Exploitation
Superintendent of Police Aditya Langhe detailed the heartbreaking backdrop to the crime. Major Bipin Chandra Bhatt, who served in the Indian Army, owned the house located in the upscale Indira Nagar area of Lucknow. After his death in 1994, the family faced further tragedy with the passing of his son and another daughter. This left Anjana as the sole surviving legal heir to the property, which is valued at several crores of rupees.
"After losing her family, Anjana developed schizophrenia and has been living in a rehabilitation centre for several years," Langhe stated. The police allege that the accused, Balwant Yadav and Manoj Yadav The prompt police intervention prevented a grave injustice. Within 24 hours of the arrests, possession of the Indira Nagar house was officially handed back to Anjana. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the arrested individuals under relevant sections of the law for property grabbing and the use of fabricated documents. "Legal action has been initiated against them for grabbing property using fake documents," confirmed SP Langhe. Police have stated that both accused are in custody and that a further investigation is currently underway to uncover any additional details or potential accomplices in the attempted property fraud. The case highlights concerns over the targeting of vulnerable individuals, especially those with mental health conditions, in real estate scams.Swift Justice and Ongoing Investigation
