Archive · 15 Nov 2025
12 Booked for Illegally Selling Government Land for Cemetery in Bhiwandi
Imagine a piece of land was set aside a long time ago, like 49 years ago, to build a special place for burials.
But instead of using it for that purpose, some people apparently sold and bought this land illegally.
Now, the police have found out about this old fraud and have filed a case against 12 people for cheating.
They are investigating what happened back in 1976.
A case has been registered against 12 individuals in Bhiwandi, Thane district.
The individuals are accused of illegally selling and purchasing government land.
The land in question was originally designated for a cemetery 49 years ago.
The alleged fraud took place in April 1976.
Police have registered a case under Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code based on a revenue official's complaint.
- Who
- 12 persons
- What
- Booked for illegally selling and purchasing government land originally earmarked for a cemetery.
- When
- A case was registered on Friday, November 15, based on a fraud that took place in April 1976.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Alleged illegal sale and purchase of government land.
- Number of Individuals Booked
- 12
- Nature of Alleged Crime
- Illegal sale and purchase of government land
- Original Purpose of Land
- Cemetery
- Year of Transaction
- 1976
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Legal Section Applied
- Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code