Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Woman and Son Booked for Selling WWII-Era IAF Airstrip
Imagine someone sold a secret airport used during wars, but it wasn't theirs!
In India, that's what happened.
A woman and her son allegedly sold an old Air Force landing strip, with help from government workers, way back in 1997.
Now, the police are investigating.
The Air Force uses the airstrip for landing during wars.
A retired official spoke out because it was wrong.
Now, the woman's son is going to be questioned.
The airstrip is back with the government.
A woman and her son are booked for fraudulently selling a WWII-era IAF airstrip.
The airstrip, located near the Pakistan border, was used in the 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars.
The alleged sale occurred in 1997 by Usha Ansal and Naveen Chand Ansal.
The issue was initially flagged by a retired revenue official, Nishan Singh, leading to an FIR.
The airstrip was restored to the Ministry of Defence in May after an inquiry.
- Who
- Usha Ansal and Naveen Chand Ansal, along with revenue officials.
- What
- A mother and son are accused of selling an IAF airstrip fraudulently.
- When
- The sale took place in 1997; the FIR was registered recently.
- Where
- Fattuwala village, Ferozepur district, near the India-Pakistan border, Punjab.
- Why
- To illegally gain ownership and profit from the airstrip.
Government Officials
Whistleblower/Court
Response to the crime
Government Officials
Delayed action: Inaction despite complaints.
Whistleblower/Court
Whistleblower's actions led to investigation and ownership recovery.
- Accused
- Usha Ansal and Naveen Chand Ansal
- Location
- Fattuwala village, Ferozepur
- Airstrip Use
- Used in 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars
- Year of Sale
- 1997
- Action Taken
- Ownership restored to Ministry of Defence
- Charges
- Cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy
