In a significant breakthrough, the Mohali Police have apprehended a key figure involved in a sophisticated land fraud racket that operated by selling properties using counterfeit documents. The arrest sheds light on a calculated scheme that specifically preyed upon lands belonging to individuals who were either deceased or had been living abroad for extended periods.
The Modus Operandi: Targeting the Vulnerable
The prime accused, identified as Gurjit Singh, son of Amrik Singh from Dubli Khera village in Fatehgarh Sahib district, allegedly conspired with his associates to execute the fraud. According to police investigations, the group procured forged General Power of Attorney (GPA) documents, fabricated papers, and counterfeit official seals from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.
Armed with these fake credentials, the accused would then illegally sell the targeted plots and properties. The selection of victims—those who had passed away or were non-resident Indians (NRIs)—was a deliberate strategy to minimize the immediate risk of detection and legal challenge.
Legal Action and Police Investigation
The case came to the fore with the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) on June 23, 2025. The charges have been framed under multiple sections of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 318(4), 316(2), 61(2), 336(2)(3), 337, 339, 340(2), and 249.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (City-2), Harsimran Singh Ball, detailed that the operation leading to the arrest was conducted by a team under the leadership of Inspector Amandeep Kamboj, the Station House Officer of the IT City Police Station. Following the collection of substantial evidence, Gurjit Singh was taken into custody.
Court Proceedings and Future Implications
After his arrest, the accused was presented before a competent court. The court has granted police remand, allowing officials to conduct further interrogation to unravel the full extent of the network and recover any sold properties.
Police officials have indicated that the investigation is ongoing and active. They have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests as they delve deeper into the connections and identify other accomplices involved in the fraudulent activities.
This arrest highlights a growing concern over property fraud in the region and serves as a warning to potential buyers to exercise extreme due diligence, especially when dealing with properties linked to absentee owners or estates of the deceased.
