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 major case of alleged fraud in the public healthcare system has emerged in Madhya Pradesh, where nine individuals are accused of obtaining government medical positions using forged educational certificates, fake medical registrations, and manipulated documents. The case has raised serious questions about verification procedures within the recruitment process of public health institutions.

According to officials, the accused were appointed under the National Health Mission (NHM) and posted at various government-run Sanjeevani Clinics and healthcare centres. They reportedly continued treating patients for nearly five months before discrepancies in their credentials came to light.

The matter came under scrutiny after complaints regarding the educational qualifications and registration details of several doctors were received by NHM authorities. A verification exercise was subsequently initiated, leading to the discovery of multiple irregularities.

Credentials Found Suspicious

Investigators found that some of the accused had allegedly used registration numbers belonging to legitimate medical practitioners, while others submitted registration details that did not exist in the records of the medical council.

Officials said that a simple cross-verification with medical council databases revealed significant discrepancies. The findings prompted a deeper examination of the documents submitted during the recruitment process.

The accused named in the FIR include Akash Chandelkar, Mohar Singh, Kamal Kishore, Monica, Haroon, Shanti, Sonam, Buddhman, and Pawan.

Verification Exposes Alleged Fraud

According to the investigation, copies of genuine doctors' documents were allegedly obtained and digitally altered before being used to create forged certificates bearing different names. These documents were then submitted during recruitment to secure appointments in government healthcare facilities.

Authorities believe the forged credentials enabled the accused to gain access to medical positions despite lacking valid registration records. The individuals allegedly continued working in healthcare institutions and treating patients during their tenure.

Police officials stated that the accused remained employed in different government health establishments for approximately five months before the irregularities were detected.

Probe into Possible Network

The investigation has now expanded beyond document forgery. Police are examining whether the case involves a larger organised network engaged in producing fake medical credentials and facilitating fraudulent recruitment.

Officials are also investigating whether any internal collusion or negligence occurred during the recruitment and verification process. Questions have been raised about how the alleged discrepancies escaped scrutiny despite being verifiable through official records.

Concerns Over Recruitment Oversight

The case has triggered concerns regarding verification mechanisms in public healthcare recruitment. Experts say the incident highlights the need for stronger digital authentication systems and mandatory cross-checking of professional registrations before appointments are finalised.

Authorities are expected to review recruitment procedures and strengthen safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.