Members of the Brahmin Samaj Trust met Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan in Belagavi district on February 19. | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Members of the Brahmin Samaj Trust have complained to the district administration that some vested interests are trying to encroach on the lands of community members using fake documents.
Several Brahmin families own ancestral lands in Belagavi district but reside outside the country and other states for employment, education or other reasons. When there is a long gap between visits to their properties, some miscreants buy and sell them using fake documents without the knowledge or consent of the original owners.
The delegation met Mohammad Roshan on February 19 and submitted a memorandum demanding action against certain government employees who may be involved in such activities. The letter said that senior officers like sub-registrars are involved in such cases and strict legal action should be initiated against them. They requested the Deputy Commissioner to order a comprehensive inquiry into all such cases to stop such illegal practices. They demanded that the property of the victims’ families be returned and that they be given police protection.
Several offenses register land transfer deeds by creating and using fake documents, fake signatures, fake Aadhaar cards or other documents. They falsely claim that some of the dead are alive. Finance officers complete the registration process without proper verification. This created an atmosphere of fear and apprehension in society.
Mr. Roshan assured the delegation that he would take steps to stop all illegal acts. He also promised appropriate legal action against employees found responsible.
Trust President Ram Bhandare, Vice President Bharat Deshpande, community leaders like Ramesh Kulkarni, Vilas Joshi and others were present.
Published – 19 Feb 2026 18:27 IST