Sri Vijaya Puram | January 14, 2026
Ograbraj Police have successfully cracked a high-value land fraud case involving more than ₹1.24 crore, in which a single plot of land was fraudulently sold to multiple buyers. The case pertains to Survey No. 161/1 of Ograbraj village and has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
During the investigation, the police meticulously examined documentary evidence, recorded statements of victims, and scrutinised land records, sale agreements, dishonoured cheques, and bank transactions. The probe established a deliberate and well-planned fraud, leading to the registration of a strong criminal case.
Following the registration of the case, the accused absconded to the mainland and attempted to evade arrest by switching off known mobile numbers and erasing his digital footprint. However, the investigating team employed advanced technical analysis, including Call Detail Records (CDR) and Internet Protocol Detail Records (IPDR), to trace his movements. Sustained digital surveillance ultimately led to the identification of the accused’s location in Salt Lake City, West Bengal.
After obtaining approval from the competent authority, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Mohammed Rafique, Investigating Officer of the case, along with Police Constables Mohammed Asraf and Naresh Das, proceeded to West Bengal. After maintaining discreet surveillance, the team apprehended the accused, Rahul Ram, in a swift and well-coordinated operation on December 29, 2025.
The accused was subsequently brought to Sri Vijaya Puram after securing transit remand from the Hon’ble Court at Bidhan Nagar. On December 31, 2025, he was produced before the Hon’ble Court and remanded to judicial custody for 14 days. Further investigation in the case is ongoing.
The entire operation was carried out under the leadership of Inspector Stalin N.S., SHO, Police Station Ograbraj, under the command of Mr. Brij Mohan Meena, DANIPS, SDPO Bambooflat, with overall supervision by Mr. Manoj Kumar Meena, IPS, Deputy Inspector of Police, South Andaman District.
Police have appealed to the general public to share information related to any crime or illegal activities by calling 112 or contacting 03192-232100 and 03192-236641. The identity of informants will be kept confidential.
