Attempt to encroach ₹80 crore police property in Bengaluru; FIR filed against officials and private individuals

Bengaluru : A serious  case of alleged land encroachment involving property worth nearly ₹80 crore belonging to the police department has surfaced in the city. An FIR has been registered at the Malleswaram Police Station against officials from BESCOM, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and several private individuals.

The disputed property includes the premises of the old Malleswaram police station and adjoining police quarters, which reportedly have a history of over 100 years. According to records dating back to 1913, the land has long been designated for police residential use. Even today, families of four police inspectors are residing in the quarters.

The alleged irregularity came to light when a power bill issued to the residence of a Lokayukta inspector bore the name of a private individual, Mahalakshmi. This discrepancy raised suspicion, prompting the officer to verify property records with the concerned authorities.

Upon inquiry, it was reportedly discovered that the property records had been illegally transferred in the name of Mahalakshmi. Investigations further revealed that an e-khata had been fraudulently generated through the BBMP system, strengthening the незаконные claim over the land.

Authorities have also uncovered documents suggesting that an agreement of sale had been executed in favour of another individual, Krishnamurthy, indicating attempts to dispose of the government land.

Adding to the gravity of the situation,  accused  have emerged that representatives of the private party allegedly threatened existing occupants, claiming they would evict the police families despite their official presence on the property.

Based on a complaint filed by the Lokayukta inspector, Kumar, the police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation into the matter. Officials are now examining how multiple departments, including BESCOM and BBMP, were allegedly involved in facilitating the accused in records.

The case has raised serious concerns over the security of government properties and the possibility of collusion between officials and private individuals in land-related fraud. Experts warn that such incidents highlight systemic loopholes in documentation and verification processes within civic bodies.

Police have stated that strict action will be taken against those found guilty, and efforts are underway to restore the property records to their original status. The incident has sparked debate over accountability within government departments, with calls for tighter safeguards to prevent misuse of official systems in property transactions.