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Police raid Belsand MLA’s home in land-dispute probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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Bihar police conducted a search of the residence of the Belsand constituency MLA as part of an ongoing land‑dispute investigation.
State police in Bihar entered the official residence of the legislator representing the Belsand constituency on Tuesday, executing a search warrant linked to a land‑ownership dispute. The operation was carried out by a team of senior officers, who documented the seizure of documents and other material that may pertain to the case.
Authorities said the search was prompted by complaints from local residents alleging illegal encroachment and fraudulent sale of agricultural land. The MLA, whose name has not been disclosed in the report, has been summoned for questioning but has not yet made a public statement.
The police have emphasized that the action follows standard legal procedures and that the investigation will continue to determine any wrongdoing. The incident adds to a series of recent probes into land‑related controversies involving public representatives across the state.
Authorities said the search was prompted by complaints from local residents alleging illegal encroachment and fraudulent sale of agricultural land. The MLA, whose name has not been disclosed in the report, has been summoned for questioning but has not yet made a public statement.
The police have emphasized that the action follows standard legal procedures and that the investigation will continue to determine any wrongdoing. The incident adds to a series of recent probes into land‑related controversies involving public representatives across the state.