A case involving the alleged illegal occupation of a mortgaged residential property has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district. Police have registered an FIR against a man accused of breaking official seals placed by a bank and forcibly reoccupying a property that had been taken into possession under recovery proceedings.

The complaint was filed by officials of Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank, who alleged that the accused twice broke the bank’s sealed locks and removed notices placed on the property. Authorities claim the actions interfered with the legal recovery process and caused financial losses to the bank.

The dispute is linked to a home loan of ₹26 lakh obtained by Mohammad Kasim Khan and Mohammad Naseem Khan. The borrowers had mortgaged a 1,200-square-foot residential property located in Subhash Nagar, Kasaridih, to secure the loan.

According to bank officials, following the death of Mohammad Kasim Khan, loan repayments were allegedly discontinued. As a result, the account was classified as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA), leading the bank to initiate recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act.

Property Sealed Twice

Officials stated that on March 21, 2025, the property was formally taken into possession and sealed in the presence of administrative officials and police personnel following an order issued by the District Magistrate.

However, the bank alleges that Kasim Khan’s son, Mohammad Wasim Khan, broke the lock on the same day and reoccupied the premises along with his family members.

Following complaints by the bank, authorities again took possession of the property on March 10, 2026, and sealed it under administrative supervision. Despite the second action, officials allege that the accused once again entered the property and resumed occupation.

E-Auction Process Delayed

The bank had initiated an e-auction process for the property on April 27, 2026, as part of loan recovery efforts. However, the auction was temporarily halted after the accused reportedly obtained interim relief from the Bilaspur High Court for a limited period.

Bank authorities stated that legal proceedings related to the property remain ongoing.

Inspection Reveals Irregularities

According to the complaint, a team led by the Regional Manager and NPA Manager visited the property on April 28, 2026. During the inspection, officials allegedly found that the bank’s sealed locks had been removed and replaced with different locks.

They also claimed that physical possession notices painted on the property walls had been erased through repainting and renovation work.

Local residents reportedly informed officials that the accused had re-entered the premises after removing the seals, though these claims remain part of the ongoing investigation.

Mutation Allegations Examined

The complaint further alleges that changes were made in revenue records relating to the mortgaged property. Bank officials have claimed that names were added or altered without obtaining the bank’s consent, despite the property being under mortgage.

Authorities are examining the relevant land and revenue documents as part of the investigation.

A shocking case of multiple murder has surfaced from Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district, where four members of a family, including an elderly couple and their two grandchildren, were allegedly killed with sharp-edged weapons while they were asleep late Wednesday night. The incident took place in Bhavantra village and has triggered panic and grief across the area.

According to police officials, the victims were identified as Medni Prasad Kashyap, Pitambar Kashyap, Shanti Bai and Kumari Mogra. Their blood-soaked bodies were discovered on cots inside an under-construction house on Thursday morning. Preliminary investigation suggests the victims were attacked while sleeping and had little or no chance to defend themselves.

The crime came to light when a mason reached the site in the morning for construction work and noticed the bodies lying inside the partially built house. He immediately informed local villagers, after which the village sarpanch, Rajaram Kashyap, alerted the police.

Soon after receiving information, police teams reached the spot and cordoned off the area. Senior officers, along with forensic experts and a dog squad, began examining the crime scene to collect evidence and establish the sequence of events leading to the killings.

Officials said the family members had been sleeping inside the under-construction house where work on a new building was underway. Investigators suspect the attackers entered the premises during the night and assaulted the victims using sharp weapons. Blood stains and signs of violence were reportedly found around the cots where the victims were sleeping.

The brutal nature of the crime has shocked local residents, many of whom gathered near the house after news of the murders spread through the village. Emotional scenes were witnessed outside the crime scene as relatives of the deceased broke down in grief.

Police have not officially confirmed the exact motive behind the killings, but initial findings indicate that a property-related dispute may have led to the murders. Sources associated with the investigation said tensions linked to land or ownership issues are being examined as a possible reason behind the attack.

Additional Superintendent of Police Umesh Kashyap said the victims appeared to have been murdered with sharp-edged weapons during the night. He confirmed that a neighbouring suspect has been detained for questioning and police are investigating all possible angles connected to the case.

Investigators are also recording statements from family members, neighbours and villagers to determine whether the deceased had any ongoing disputes or threats in recent months. Police sources said forensic evidence collected from the scene will play a key role in identifying the attackers and reconstructing the sequence of the crime.

The presence of two children among the victims has further intensified public anger and concern over the incident. Local residents described the killings as one of the most disturbing crimes witnessed in the village in recent years.

Officials said the bodies have been sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause and timing of death. The postmortem report is expected to provide important details regarding the number of injuries and the weapons used in the attack.

security has been increased in the area to avoid any tension following the murders. Police personnel continued to remain deployed near the village as investigators searched for additional evidence and possible suspects linked to the case.

Residents said the incident has created fear across the locality, with many demanding swift action against those responsible. Villagers also urged authorities to ensure justice for the victims and strengthen security arrangements in rural areas where violent disputes often escalate suddenly.

Crime experts say property disputes continue to remain one of the leading causes of violent attacks in several parts of rural India. In many cases, unresolved land conflicts and family disagreements turn deadly, particularly in villages where mediation mechanisms remain weak.

Police officials stated that the investigation is still at an early stage and more details are likely to emerge after interrogation of the detained suspect and analysis of forensic findings. Authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against all those found involved in the murders.

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Brother’s Supari Plot Leads to Retired Officer’s Murder in Mungeli

Police in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district have cracked a sensational murder case in which a retired accounts officer was allegedly killed on the orders of his younger brother over a family property dispute worth several crores. The accused paid a supari of ₹10.5 lakh and 50 decimal land to eliminate his elder sibling and grab assets including land and gold.

The victim, 62-year-old Damodar Singh Rajput, a retired accounts officer from the education department, went missing on March 21 after leaving Mungeli for his ancestral village Jhafal to attend a family function. His body was later recovered from a forest in neighbouring Kawardha district.

Supari Deal for Elimination

According to police, the younger brother Ranjeet Singh Rajput masterminded the conspiracy along with his brother-in-law and cousin. They hired local men to carry out the killing. Sources indicated that an advance payment of ₹4.5 lakh was made as part of the deal.

The plot unfolded when Damodar Singh was lured on the pretext of attending a Durga Puja event. On the way, in a secluded spot near Manoharpur in the Lalpur police station area, the assailants stopped his motorcycle. They allegedly strangled him with a gamchha before stuffing the body into a car.

Body Dumped in Forest

When one vehicle developed a snag en route, the accused shifted the body to another car belonging to one of the accomplices. They drove to the Dexsay forest area in Kawardha, dug a pit near a river, and buried the body in sand to conceal evidence. To create the impression that the victim had left home to become a sadhu, they sent his mobile phone to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh and had it thrown into the Ganga river.

Police Crack the Case

Investigators swung into action after family members reported Damodar Singh missing. His motorcycle was found abandoned near a rice mill in Manoharpur. CCTV footage from entry-exit points across Mungeli district played a crucial role. A grey car (CG 10 AC 8986) was spotted tailing the victim’s bike.

Questioning of the car owner led police to Sanjay Yadav, who had rented the vehicle. Intense interrogation revealed the names of the masterminds. On Monday evening, police arrested 15 accused, including Ranjeet Singh Rajput, his brother-in-law Pareshwar Singh (a former Congress nagar panchayat elder), cousin Rampal Singh Rajput, and several others. Four minors were also detained.

Family Property Feud at Core

Probe revealed that Damodar Singh had been embroiled in a long-standing property dispute with his son. The accused allegedly exploited this family discord to hatch the plan. They even prepared a fake notary document claiming the victim wanted to transfer his assets to his brothers and nephews while severing ties with his son.

Reports suggest this was not the first attempt. In 2025, the victim had narrowly escaped an alleged bid on his life staged as a road accident.

Police recovered two cars, a bike, a moped, and ₹96,000 in cash from the accused. All adult accused were produced in court and sent to judicial custody, while the minors were sent to an observation home.

Senior Officials Brief Media

During a press conference, police officials detailed how the conspiracy was unravelled through technical surveillance, CCTV analysis, and sustained interrogation. They described the killing as a cold-blooded contract murder driven purely by greed for property estimated at around ₹4 crore, including land and 30 tola of gold.

Impact on Local Community

The gruesome murder has sent shockwaves through the quiet villages of Mungeli and Lormi areas. Residents expressed concern over rising cases of familial disputes turning violent. Local leaders have called for stricter monitoring of property-related conflicts in rural Chhattisgarh.

The case also highlights the misuse of fake documents in land grab attempts. Authorities indicated that further investigation is underway to check if more people were involved in forging papers or disposing of assets.

What Lies Ahead

With key accused behind bars, police are now focusing on recovering any sold or transferred property and tracing the full flow of supari money. Forensic examination of the body and vehicles is expected to strengthen the case. Legal experts say the involvement of multiple family members could lead to stringent charges under IPC sections for murder, conspiracy, and kidnapping.

As the investigation progresses, this case serves as a grim reminder of how deep-rooted property feuds can destroy families in rural India. Police have appealed to citizens to resolve disputes through legal means rather than taking the law into their own hands.