In Kanpur, a disturbing instance of land theft has been exposed; 14 individuals have been detained for allegedly plotting to steal state-owned land worth more than ₹1000 crores, among them a TV journalist. This unfortunate event shocked the entire city and raised questions about the irresponsibility of those involved.
The property in question, which covers about 7,500 square meters, is situated in the affluent Civil Lines neighborhood, according to municipal authorities. It had been leased out for 99 years at first, starting in 1884, and then for an additional 25 years. However, even this extended lease has now expired.
The additional district magistrate headed a revenue squad that established the land had been occupied illegally. Avneesh Dixit, the journalist, and his friends are accused of forcing their way into the property, breaking the locks, and claiming possession.
The vast amount of money the accused wanted to take possession of is evidence of their conceit. Land grabbers are drawn to the property since it is in a desirable area and is estimated to be worth over crores in rupees.
The police opened an investigation in response to complaints made by Samuel Gurudev Singh, the original leaseholder, and the revenue officer. The journalist was one of the 14 accused individuals who were taken into custody on Sunday and charged with multiple felonies, including riots, extortion, criminal conspiracy, and house trespassing.
Concerns over the decline in journalistic ethics have been raised by the arrest of a TV journalist in relation to such a prominent crime. The incident emphasizes the necessity of more stringent rules and responsibility in the media sector.
Authorities are attempting to capture the other individuals in this bold land grab as the investigation progresses. The case has caused a great deal of public indignation and raised awareness of the continuing problem of land grabbing in many places of India.
