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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Fresh complaint filed against Lalla Bihari for intimidation
Ahmedabad: The detection of crime branch (DCB) police on Tuesday filed a fresh complaint against Mehmood Pathan, alias Lalla Bihari, who is already under investigation for providing shelter to illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to the FIR filed by 37-year-old auto driver Imran Pathan, the incident occurred about six months ago when he was passing through the Shah Alam area in his auto. Imran stated, "Rafik Khan Pathan, who works as a recovery agent for Lalla Bihari, stopped my autorickshaw and said that the loan instalments were pending, so the vehicle was being confiscated." When Imran requested more time to pay the instalments, he was allegedly abused, slapped several times, and the rickshaw was taken by force. Imran followed Rafik to Chandola Lake, where the rickshaw was parked. He claims that Rafik presented him before Lalla Bihari, who threatened him. Imran said Mehmood then verbally abused him and warned him of dire consequences. Fearing for his life, Imran left the place and later approached the police. He also stated in the FIR that he was told he would only get his auto back after paying Rs 50,000. Police have initiated an investigation under sections related to criminal intimidation , wrongful confinement, and unlawful seizure of property. According to the city police, Lalla Bihari is accused of using rented properties and temporary housing in parts of Ahmedabad, especially in Chandola, to hide individuals who are suspected to have entered India without valid documentation. Police officials claimed that several foreign nationals, mostly from Bangladesh, were found living in residential clusters without proper identification or legal status.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Illegal colony case: Cops take father-son duo to Chandola
Ahmedabad: The city Crime Branch on Sunday took Mehmood Pathan , alias Lalla Bihari, and his son Fateh Mohammed through various locations around Chandola lake. The duo is accused of operating a large-scale illegal settlement of Bangladeshi nationals in the area. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police officials took the accused through multiple sites where illegal structures and encroachments were allegedly set up under their direction. The visit was part of a crime scene reconstruction, during which statements were recorded and the extent of unauthorised occupation documented. Police claimed Lalla Bihari played a central role in providing shelters to illegal immigrants in the vicinity of the lake. According to investigators, Lalla Bihari was arrested a day earlier from Moti Zher village in Rajasthan's Banswara district. He is accused of using forged electricity bills and fabricated rent agreements to falsely claim tenancy or ownership of land around Chandola lake. These fraudulent documents were allegedly used to set up illegal dwellings, primarily rented out to undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants. Police say Bihari collected monthly rent and utility payments from these residents, amounting to fraud and breach of trust against both public utilities and occupants. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and city police earlier launched a large-scale demolition drive around the lake, starting early in April 29, clearing around 1.5 lakh sq m of encroached land. On May 2, AMC began work on a Rs 3 crore precast protection wall along the cleared area, but the project was halted just a day later due to planning concerns, including the absence of proper land surveys. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "This is not a sudden move. It follows six to eight months of groundwork. The action is being carried out in three phases. The first phase is complete, and the second will begin after a detailed survey," a senior state govt officer stated. The officer confirmed that a protection wall would be constructed only after full clearance of remaining encroachments.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Time of India
Man who operated illegal settlement at Chandola arrested in Rajasthan
Ahmedabad: The city Crime Branch on Friday arrested Mehmood Pathan alias Lalla Bihari from Moti Zher village in Rajasthan's Banswara district. He is accused of playing a key role in facilitating the illegal settlement of Bangladeshi nationals near Chandola lake and surrounding areas. According to police, the accused allegedly used forged electricity bills and fabricated rent agreements to make false claims of ownership or tenancy of land near the lake. These documents were then allegedly used to set up illegal homes and collect rent and electricity payments from occupants, many of whom were undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants . Authorities allege this amounts to fraud and breach of trust against public utility companies and the residents. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The matter came to light during a recent drive by the Crime Branch to remove unauthorised structures in the area. Investigation revealed that local agents, including Lalla Bihari, helped them settle and even arranged forged Indian documents for them. A case was registered under sections related to fraud, forgery, cheating, criminal conspiracy and unauthorised use of electricity under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police also acted under the provisions of the Indian Electricity Act. He went into hiding soon after the complaint was lodged against him. He was preparing to travel to his native place in UP when he was nabbed.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Gujarat authorities raze 2000 huts, clear 1 lakh square metres near Chandola Lake in massive demolition drive
AHMEDABAD: In a massive demolition drive, allegedly targeting illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the Muslim-majority area of Chandola Lake in Ahmedabad, civic authorities have so far razed 2000 huts and cleared around one lakh square metres of land. The authorities claimed that the houses belonged to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Late on the night of 28 April, a police convoy, accompanied by an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) team and 50 JCB machines, reached the site. Demolition work began at 7 a.m. the next morning. The AMC first razed around 150 illegal embankments at the farmhouse of Lalla Bihari, who is known for his involvement in illicit activities. Gujarat's Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghvi, said, "The area near Chandola Lake, where four illegal Bangladeshis associated with Al-Qaeda were caught, has been demolished. This area also saw the highest drug seizures and was a hub for illegal activities. Many illegal Bangladeshis have been arrested from here. We are committed to securing every inch of state government land by clearing it. Over 1.25 lakh square metres of land had been encroached upon by illegal Bangladeshis." More than Meanwhile, the Surat Police in coordination with central agencies, discovered Bangladeshi contact numbers and chat records on 50 mobile phones seized from suspected Bangladeshi immigrants. Over 100 people among the 150 people arrested from Surat have been confirmed by the authorities as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The suspects had reportedly entered India through agents and were residing illegally in Surat, police said. "Bangladeshi numbers and chats were found on the mobile phones of 50 other suspects during the operation, prompting further investigation. A joint interrogation was conducted with Surat Police, the State and Central Intelligence Bureau (IB), where each suspect was questioned in depth," a police source said. All arrested individuals are currently held at the Bhikshuk Gruh in Surat, where authorities are thoroughly verifying their identities through document checks. The investigation has concluded, and agencies are now preparing detailed reports to be submitted to the Central and State Governments for further action. Surat Police officials confirmed that the operation is ongoing, with more action expected in the coming days.
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Operation Bangladesh: 50 mobile phones reveal Bangladeshi chats; over 2,000 illegal huts razed in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: In a major breakthrough under Operation Bangladesh in Gujarat, Surat Police, in coordination with central agencies, discovered Bangladeshi contact numbers and chat records on 50 mobile phones seized from suspects. The digital evidence pointed to a large-scale infiltration, with over 100 of the 150 arrested individuals c, including 45 women,onfirmed to be illegal Bangladeshi nationals. The suspects had reportedly entered India through agents and were residing illegally across Surat. A police source said, "Bangladeshi numbers and chats were found on the mobile phones of 50 other suspects during the operation, prompting further investigation. A joint interrogation was conducted with Surat Police, the State and Central Intelligence Bureau (IB), where each suspect was questioned in depth." All arrested individuals are currently held at the Bhikshuk Gruh in Surat, where authorities are thoroughly verifying their identities through document checks. The investigation has concluded, and agencies are now preparing detailed reports to be submitted to the Central and State Governments for further action. Surat Police officials confirmed that the operation is ongoing, with more action expected in the coming days. Meanwhile, a massive demolition drive targeting illegal Bangladeshi settlements is underway in Ahmedabad's Chandola area. Late on the night of 28 April, a police convoy, accompanied by an Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) team and 50 JCB machines, reached the site. Demolition work began at 7 a.m. the next morning. The AMC first razed around 150 illegal embankments at the farmhouse of Lalla Bihari, who is known for his involvement in illicit activities. This was followed by the demolition of approximately 2,000 huts constructed by Bangladeshi nationals near the small Chandola Lake. In total, the operation cleared around one lakh square metres of land. Gujarat's Minister of State for Home Affairs, Harsh Sanghvi, said, "The area near Chandola Lake, where four illegal Bangladeshis associated with Al-Qaeda were caught, has been demolished. This area also saw the highest drug seizures and was a hub for illegal activities. Many illegal Bangladeshis have been arrested from here. We are committed to securing every inch of state government land by clearing it. Over 1.25 lakh square metres of land had been encroached upon by illegal Bangladeshis."
