Agra DM orders probe into harassment of Armyman, kin by goons in land ‘grab’ bid

AGRA

: District magistrate Prabhu N Singh on Monday ordered a probe into a complaint by an

Armyman

posted in Kargil. Mahesh Singh, 40, against a property dealer and local goons based in Bah for allegedly harassing him and his family for months in a bid to usurp his 111.4 square-foot land.


Mahesh Singh, a Havildar with the Rashtriya Rifles (Rajput), said he had bought the plot, near the main crossing of Abhaypura village, in January. He claimed that he had been running from pillar to post for months to get a complaint lodged against the property dealer and his goons, but in vain.

“I met the district magistrate Prabhu N Singh on Monday morning. He patiently listened to me, asked a few questions and ordered a probe into the matter. He assured me that suitable action will be taken," said Mahesh Singh.

DM Prabhu N Singh said, “A probe has been ordered. As the sub-divisional magistrate of Bah had tested Covid-19 positive earlier and has not joined duty, the tehsildar will investigate the matter and present a report. On the basis of the findings, suitable action will be taken.”

Prem Singh, station officer Khera Rathaur, said, “On the basis of the Armyman's complaint, we will be seeking details about the land from the revenue department. An FIR will be registered if the claims made by the complainant are found to be correct. Strict action will be taken in case anyone who tries to harm the complainant or his family members.”