Archive · 27 Aug 2026
SIT Adds Corruption Act Section in Suspended Katni CSP Case
A police officer in Katni has been suspended while investigators examine an alleged land deal.
The officer is Neha Pachisia, who was the Katni CSP.
Officials say she may have used her position improperly.
The land reportedly belonged to a murder accused who is in jail.
Investigators say the land was allegedly sold cheaply in exchange for help in the murder case.
The SIT has added a corruption-law section to the case.
It is checking property records and bank accounts.
Investigators also recorded the jailed person’s statement and plan to inspect the officer’s sealed office with witnesses.
The SIT added a Prevention of Corruption Act section to the FIR against suspended Katni CSP Neha Pachisia.
Officials allege Pachisia misused her position to help acquire land belonging to a jailed murder accused.
The land was allegedly sold at a very low price in exchange for relief in the murder case.
The SIT requested the officer’s property and bank-account details from relevant authorities.
Investigators recorded the jailed accused’s statement and plan to open Pachisia’s sealed office with independent witnesses.
- Who
- Suspended Katni CSP Neha Pachisia is being investigated by a special investigation team led by Anjana Tiwari.
- What
- The SIT added a Prevention of Corruption Act section to the FIR over alleged misuse of official position in a land-grab case.
- When
- The case was registered a day before August 21, when the Madhya Pradesh government suspended Pachisia.
- Where
- Katni, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Officials allege Pachisia misused her position in connection with land belonging to a jailed murder accused.
- Officer
- Neha Pachisia, suspended Katni CSP
- Investigation
- Special investigation team led by Anjana Tiwari
- Legal development
- A Prevention of Corruption Act section was added to the FIR
- Government action
- Madhya Pradesh suspended Pachisia on August 21
- Alleged land transaction
- Land belonging to a jailed murder accused was allegedly sold at a throwaway price
- Investigative steps
- The SIT sought property and bank-account details, recorded a jail statement, and plans to open the sealed office
- Additional finding
- Hanafi allegedly lacked sufficient funds in his bank account for the purchase