Belagavi Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan has recommended the suspension of the Belagavi South Sub-Registrar in connection with an alleged land registration fraud involving fake documents and forged signatures.
Addressing reporters in Belagavi, the DC said the recommendation followed serious allegations related to the registration of property in the name of a person who had reportedly died 39 years ago.
According to officials, on April 24, 2026, around 9 acres and 33 guntas of land in Ankalagi village were registered in the name of Digambar Kulkarni, despite records indicating that he had passed away decades ago. Authorities also pointed out that a similar land transfer involving the same deceased individual had earlier been cancelled following court orders.
Following media reports on the issue, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to file an FIR and initiate further inquiry into the matter. He noted that there appeared to be major lapses in document verification and safeguards at the sub-registrar’s office during the registration process.
The case has raised fresh concerns over verification procedures and the possibility of misuse of forged documents in land registrations.