Pilibhit Widow Alleges Shop Grab and Shocking Police Extortion
A Pilibhit widow claims a tenant illegally occupied her shops and police demanded a 5 lakh bribe instead of helping her.
A harrowing tale of property dispute and alleged administrative corruption has emerged from Pilibhit, where a widow claims she has been stripped of her property and betrayed by the very officials sworn to protect her. Poonam Rana, a resident of Mohalla Khakra, has come forward with serious allegations of illegal occupation and extortion involving local police personnel.
The Dispute: From Rent to Violence
The conflict began on Sadar Kotwali Road, where Poonam Rana owned two shops. One of the tenants, identified as Amit Kumar Saxena, had been paying a monthly rent of 1,500 rupees. Due to the dilapidated state of the buildings, Rana requested Saxena to vacate the premises for safety reasons.
However, the request for evacuation quickly turned into a nightmare. According to the complainant, the situation reached a breaking point on September 15. Rana alleges that after she had cleared items from the shops, Saxena and his associates launched a physical assault on her. The ordeal did not end with violence; she claims the group threatened her with death and forcibly placed locks on both shops, effectively seizing control of her property.
Allegations of Police Corruption
While the property grab was distressing, the subsequent interaction with law enforcement has left the victim feeling completely abandoned. Poonam Rana has leveled explosive charges against the CO City and the in-charge of the Khakra police outpost.
The victim alleges that instead of initiating legal action against the illegal occupants, the police officers demanded a bribe of 5 lakh rupees. Rana claims that the authorities not only ignored her pleas for justice but actively worked against her by registering a case against her own family members.
Questioning the Official Record
The controversy extends to the official reporting system. Rana has formally challenged the validity of a report filed under IGRS complaint number 40015126027542. She alleges that the report provided was falsified, suggesting a systemic effort to undermine the integrity of the IGRS investigation process to protect the accused.
A Plea for Higher Intervention
Left with no recourse at the local level, the victim has now escalated her fight for justice to the higher authorities. She has submitted a formal appeal to the officials of the Bareilly Zone, demanding:
- An impartial and transparent investigation into the illegal occupation of her shops.
- Strict legal action against Amit Kumar Saxena and his associates.
- Accountability and disciplinary action against the police personnel accused of extortion and misconduct.