Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Dombivli Land Dispute Escalates After JCB Confrontation
A developer and villagers are arguing about who owns land in Sonarpada-Mangaon.
The developer allegedly brought a JCB and bouncers to the site.
Villagers stood in front of the JCB to stop it from moving.
Videos of the confrontation spread on social media.
Six people were reportedly injured.
The developer, Rameshwar Gupta, denied trying to use force.
He said he legally bought the land and that villagers attacked his team.
Police are investigating both sides and checking the property documents.
A land ownership dispute in Sonarpada-Mangaon escalated after a developer allegedly arrived with bouncers and a JCB.
Villagers blocked the earthmover, with videos showing some people standing in front of or climbing onto it.
The confrontation allegedly injured six people, although accounts of the incident differ.
Developer Rameshwar Gupta denied using force and said he legally purchased the disputed property.
Manpada police are examining complaints, ownership documents, statements and other evidence before deciding further action.
- Who
- Villagers, developer Rameshwar Gupta and members of their respective sides are involved; Manpada police are investigating.
- What
- A land ownership dispute escalated into a confrontation over an alleged JCB operation near residential structures.
- When
- The confrontation occurred before the police began examining complaints; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Sonarpada-Mangaon in Dombivli, under Manpada police station jurisdiction.
- Why
- The sides disagree over land ownership, the proposed JCB action and claims concerning rooms allegedly built and sold on the property.
Villagers' allegations
Developer's response
Land ownership
Villagers' allegations
Villagers said the dispute concerns ownership of the land and the documents connected to it.
Developer's response
Rameshwar Gupta said he legally purchased the disputed property.
JCB operation
Villagers' allegations
Villagers alleged that Gupta arrived with bouncers and attempted to act against residential structures using a JCB despite their objections.
Developer's response
Gupta denied forcibly attempting to demolish homes and called the allegations baseless.
Confrontation and alleged losses
Villagers' allegations
Villagers blocked the JCB, while the confrontation allegedly left six people injured.
Developer's response
Gupta alleged that villagers attacked members of his team and claimed about 60 rooms had been built and sold for approximately Rs 8 lakh each, causing financial losses.
- Location
- Sonarpada-Mangaon, Dombivli
- Police jurisdiction
- Manpada police station
- Reported injuries
- Six people were allegedly injured
- Developer
- Rameshwar Gupta
- Disputed construction claim
- Gupta alleged that around 60 rooms were built on the land
- Alleged room sale price
- Approximately Rs 8 lakh per room
- Investigation status
- Police are examining complaints, counter-allegations, documents, statements and available evidence