{
  "id": 2866276,
  "title": "Listed Criminal Held By Crime Branch For Land Grabbing, Extortion In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/listed-criminal-held-by-crime-branch-for-land-grabbing-extortion-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/listed-criminal-held-by-crime-branch-for-land-grabbing-extortion-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore's crime branch apprehended a notorious criminal, Mukhtiyar Khan, from LIG Colony, on charges of illicit land acquisition and extortion. Khan runs a sofa manufacturing business on LIG Link Road and bears a criminal record of 35 cases at MIG Police Station. Multiple complaints led to his arrest, alleging that he had encroached on plots in Radhika Kunj Colony, constructed unauthorized tin sheds and shops for profit, and threatened legitimate landowners for money. Following an investigation, police filed charges under Sections 308(4), 308(5), 329(3), 351(3) and 3(5) of the BNS and apprehended Khan. Authorities are currently questioning him to ascertain if additional accomplices were involved. Additionally, Lasudia Police apprehended Rohit Chauhan, a man carrying 1.39 kg of ganja, following a tip-off during night patrolling. The seized drug was valued at Rs 14,000, and Chauhan was booked under the NDPS Act. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the source of the seized narcotics. Meanwhile, 20% of food samples tested at Indore's Food Fame have failed quality checks, raising concerns over the city's culinary safety.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The crime branch arrested a listed criminal, Mukhtiyar Khan of LIG Colony, for alleged illegal land grabbing and extortion. Khan operates a sofa business on LIG Link Road and is a listed criminal at MIG Police Station, with around 35 criminal cases previously registered against him. He was arrested after multiple complaints alleging that he illegally encroached on plots…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mukhtiyar Khan arrested for land grabbing and extortion in Indore",
    "Khan has 35 criminal cases at MIG Police Station",
    "Police investigate for possible accomplices in land encroachment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}