Elderly woman’s land restored after impersonation, fake gift deed

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An elderly woman’s land, allegedly grabbed through impersonation and a fake gift deed, has been restored in her name following intervention by the Karnataka Lokayukta.

The 84-year-old woman, Bharathi Lakshman Reddy, had approached the Lokayukta after discovering that her properties had been transferred to another person using a forged gift deed.

The properties are located in Chikkatattamangala village of Devanahalli taluk. The fake gift deed was allegedly registered at the Hoskote Sub-Registrar’s Office on August 13, 2025, transferring the properties in the name of Shravan Kumar, son of Lakshman Reddy.

Following the complaint, the Lokayukta initiated an inquiry and directed the officials concerned to take action. Police subsequently arrested Lakshmi Devamma, who allegedly impersonated Bharathi Lakshman Reddy, and Shravan Kumar, the alleged beneficiary of the gift deed. A chargesheet has also been submitted before the Lokayukta.

Acting on the proceedings, the revenue authorities restored Bharathi Lakshman Reddy’s name as the owner and khatedar in the 2026-27 revenue records. The Doddaballapur Assistant Commissioner had issued an order in this regard on August 12, 2026.

The Lokayukta has also taken note of similar instances in which elderly citizens have allegedly been targeted through fraudulent property documents and directed senior Registration and Revenue Department officials to submit reports on preventive and punitive measures.

The next hearing in the case has been fixed for November 25, 2026.

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