Panchkula Police Bust Major Land Document Forgery Racket, Two Arrested
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Panchkula police has successfully dismantled a sophisticated criminal racket involved in the creation and use of forged land documents. This elaborate scheme was allegedly orchestrated to illegally seize ancestral property through fraudulent means. In a significant breakthrough, two primary accused individuals—Virender Sharma and Ashish Chaudhary—have been apprehended and remanded to two days of police custody for intensive interrogation.
Complaint Details and Allegations
The case came to light following a formal complaint filed by Davesh Bansal and Ritesh Bansal, residents of Sector 20 in Panchkula. The brothers reported that they had inherited a substantial parcel of ancestral land measuring 15 kanals and 2 marlas located in Barwala village. This inheritance occurred after the passing of their father, Rameshwar Das Bansal.
According to the complainants, a well-organized network comprising property dealers, stamp vendors, and other conspirators colluded to fraudulently sell this inherited land. The criminal operation involved the preparation of counterfeit agreements to sell, the forgery of signatures, and the utilization of falsified identity documents to lend an air of legitimacy to the illicit transactions.
Investigation Findings and Police Action
Police investigations revealed a meticulously planned fraud. The forged agreements were reportedly crafted on multiple occasions throughout 2024 and 2025. The accused misused official stamp papers to prepare these documents, and in some instances, even had the fraudulent papers notarized to enhance their apparent authenticity and deceive potential buyers or authorities.
A critical finding by the investigators was that the late Rameshwar Das Bansal had never executed any such agreement concerning the land. Furthermore, he had not received any payment related to it, confirming that no lawful property transaction had ever taken place. This evidence solidified the case of forgery and attempted illegal property acquisition.
Based on the complaint and initial evidence, a First Information Report (FIR) was officially registered at the Chandimandir police station under relevant sections of the law pertaining to forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy. The police have since taken decisive action, seizing crucial documents linked to the case and recording detailed statements from witnesses.
Ongoing Probe and Future Steps
With the two key accused now in custody, the Panchkula police have emphasized that their investigation is far from over. Authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend other suspects believed to be part of this extensive network. This includes stamp vendors who allegedly supplied the misused papers and any additional conspirators involved in the plot.
Police officials have issued a stern warning, stating that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in land fraud, document forgery, or attempts to illegally acquire property. They have indicated that further arrests are highly likely as the probe deepens and more evidence is uncovered. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat economic crimes and protect citizens' property rights in the region.
