Ayodhya Land Fraud Case: Impersonator Allegedly Sells Ancestral Property Using Forged Documents
In a shocking case of property fraud in Ayodhya, a retired bank official has filed a police complaint alleging that an unidentified individual impersonated his late father and used forged identity documents to execute a sale deed for his family's extensive ancestral land. The complaint, which has led to a formal police case, centers on a 1.5 lakh square feet plot of land that was allegedly illegally transferred to a Delhi-based real estate company.
Details of the Alleged Fraudulent Transaction
According to the complainant, Nandan Shrivastava, a retired general manager from a leading public sector bank, the ancestral land is located in the village of Koro Raghopur and was officially registered in the name of his father, Brijnandan Prasad. The elder Shrivastava passed away in 2002, making any transaction in his name highly suspicious.
The fraudulent activity reportedly occurred on December 17, 2025, when an unknown person presented himself as the deceased Brijnandan Prasad at the Bikapur sub-registrar's office. The impersonator is alleged to have submitted forged copies of both an Aadhaar card and a PAN card to complete the sale deed, transferring the property to the real estate firm without proper verification.
Critical Lapses in Verification ProcessShrivastava's complaint highlights severe lapses in the registration process. He states that no verification of the deceased individual's real identity was conducted by the authorities, nor were the submitted documents properly authenticated. This failure allowed the fraudulent transaction to proceed unchallenged.
Police Investigation and Broader Implications
Ayodhya police have taken swift action by registering a case at the Bikapur kotwali police station based on the complaint. Circle Officer Piyush Kumar confirmed the filing, indicating that the matter is now under official investigation.
The scope of the investigation is expanding, with the roles of several parties coming under scrutiny:
- Responsible individuals from the Delhi-based real estate company involved in the purchase
- A broker who allegedly facilitated the transaction
- Two purported witnesses who signed during the fake registry process
Shrivastava has characterized the incident as a planned criminal conspiracy aimed at illegally seizing his family's valuable land. The case raises significant concerns about property security and document verification protocols in real estate transactions, especially involving ancestral properties.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in property registration systems and the importance of rigorous identity verification processes to prevent such fraudulent activities.
