Eight Booked in Bareilly Over Land Grabbing Attempt and Extortion

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Police Register Case Against Eight Accused

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | November 11, 2026 | In a serious case involving an attempt to illegally occupy land and a demand for ten lakh rupees in extortion, police in the CB Ganj police station area of Bareilly district have registered a case against eight accused and begun an investigation.

Local residents Muzammil Khan and Mustaqim Khan alleged in their complaint that eight individuals attempted to forcibly seize their ancestral land in village Maidapur using forged documents. The complainants identified the accused as Abid, Zakir, Shakir, Javed, Sadiq Khan, Nasir Khan, Zahid Khan, and Shahid Khan.

Allegations of Land Grabbing and Extortion

The victims claim that these accused demanded ten lakh rupees in ransom in exchange for relinquishing the land. The FIR also states that when the complainants arrived at their property on October 25, the accused threatened to kill them and insisted on maintaining their possession of the land. Eyewitnesses present at the time of the incident have corroborated the dispute.

Case Registered Under Indian Justice Code

Given the seriousness of the matter, police have registered a case under various sections of the Indian Justice Code, including 318(4), 338, 336(3), 340(1), 340(2), 329(3), 308(2), and 351(3). The FIR number registered is 0454/2026. Sub-Inspector Pawan Kumar Sharma has been assigned responsibility for the investigation.

Police Investigation Underway

Police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations, with a specific focus on verifying the claims of using forged documents. The demand for ten lakh rupees in extortion is also being investigated. The police administration is acting with vigilance, expediting the collection of evidence. It is clarified that the allegations in the current FIR are preliminary and will be confirmed only after the investigation is complete.