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Crime
Former CSP Neha Pachisia Appears in Katni Court as Accused Seek Anticipatory Bail
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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In the high‑profile Katni land‑deal case, suspended former CSP Neha Pachisia turned up at the district court while three co‑accused filed anticipatory bail petitions, as police continue the hunt.
The district court in Katni saw the arrival of former civil service officer Neha Pachisia, who has been suspended and is currently absconding, as she knocked on the courtroom door during a hearing on the controversial land‑deal case. At the same time, three individuals named in the FIR submitted anticipatory bail applications, seeking protection from immediate arrest.
The case stems from a disputed land transaction in Katni that prompted a First Information Report earlier this year. Authorities allege that the accused, including the former CSP, were involved in irregularities surrounding the sale of the property.
Following the filing of the FIR, the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter in depth. Police officials have confirmed that the search for Neha Pachisia remains active, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Legal experts note that anticipatory bail petitions are a common recourse in high‑profile investigations, allowing the accused to avoid detention while the investigation proceeds. The court is expected to examine the bail pleas in the coming days.
The case stems from a disputed land transaction in Katni that prompted a First Information Report earlier this year. Authorities allege that the accused, including the former CSP, were involved in irregularities surrounding the sale of the property.
Following the filing of the FIR, the state government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter in depth. Police officials have confirmed that the search for Neha Pachisia remains active, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Legal experts note that anticipatory bail petitions are a common recourse in high‑profile investigations, allowing the accused to avoid detention while the investigation proceeds. The court is expected to examine the bail pleas in the coming days.