Gangsters Act Slapped on Brother-in-Law Imran and 3 Others in Prayagraj; Illegal Properties to Be Seized

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-02 13:22:00

In an escalating crackdown on the remnants of slain mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s criminal syndicate, the Kareli Police in Prayagraj have invoked the stringent Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against four key associates, including Atiq’s brother-in-law Mohammad Imran. The punitive action targets an organized land-grabbing and extortion nexus operating out of the city's trans-Yamuna and urban belts. Along with Imran, the FIR names his brothers Zeeshan alias Janu and Mohammad Kamran, as well as Zahida Begum. Following the formal approval of a criminal gang chart, law enforcement authorities have initiated proceedings to track down, attach, and demolish all movable and immovable properties acquired through criminal proceeds under Section 14(1) of the Gangsters Act.

Operating Out of Kasari-Masari: Encroaching State Land and Terrorizing Farmers

All four accused are residents of the Kasari-Masari locality, situated within the Dhoomanganj police station limits—a traditional stronghold of the erstwhile Atiq syndicate:

Forced Encroachments on Marginalized Farmers: The gang has been accused of systematically targeting vulnerable local farmers and poor landholders, deploying armed intimidation and muscle power to usurp their agricultural plots without legal consideration.

Seizing State-Owned Properties: Investigators revealed that the accused routinely encroached upon gram sabha and government land, erecting illegal boundary walls and converting public tracts into unauthorized private colonies.

Extortion and Death Threats: Property owners or locals who resisted their illegal takeovers were subjected to extortion demands (rangdari), assault, and direct death threats issued in the name of the mafia family.

Modus Operandi Exposed: Selling Sealed Properties Through Forged Deeds

According to the official First Information Report (FIR) lodged by Kareli Police Station In-Charge Sachchidanand, the cartel operated an intricate corporate-style property fraud ring:

Fabrication of Revenue Records: The gang forged government stamps, land registry documents, and mutation papers to claim legal ownership over prime real estate and generate illicit material gains.

Selling Confiscated Assets to Unsuspecting Buyers: In a calculated scam, the accused repeatedly duped ordinary citizens by executing illegal sale deeds for land parcels that had already been attached, sealed, or marked as disputed by district administrative courts.

Chokehold of Fear: The gang utilized weapons, rioting, extortion, and kidnapping threats to suppress complaints, preventing affected buyers and legitimate landowners from approaching judicial forums.

Gang Chart Finalized: 7 Heinous Criminal Cases and Imminent Arrests

To permanently dismantle their operational influence, the Prayagraj Police Commissionerate formalized a comprehensive dossiers file on the gang:

Seven FIRs on Record: The formal gang chart details at least seven serious criminal cases registered across city police stations against the gang leader and his active associates, including charges of attempt to murder, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, rioting, and fraud.

Asset Attachment Underway: Revenue officials and police teams have begun mapping bank accounts, residential properties, commercial godowns, and benami real estate registered in the names of Imran, Zeeshan, Kamran, and Zahida Begum to execute asset confiscation orders.

Arrest Teams Deployed: Police confirmed that specialized surveillance units and flying squads have been deployed across Prayagraj and adjoining districts to locate and arrest the absconding gang members.

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