Former Uttarakhand constable accused of aiding gangster in land grab case, threatening widow to withdraw complaint
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At a glance
- A former Uttarakhand constable is accused of aiding a jailed gangster in a land grab.
- He allegedly threatened a widow to withdraw her complaint against the gangster.
- The constable is implicated in a land-grabbing operation linked to Praveen Valmiki.
A former constable from Uttarakhand faces serious accusations of involvement in a land-grabbing scheme orchestrated by a jailed gangster. The ex-officer is alleged to have actively assisted the criminal, Praveen Valmiki, in his illicit operations.
Further complicating the case, the former constable is accused of intimidating a widow. This alleged harassment was reportedly aimed at forcing her to retract a complaint she had filed against the gangster. The incident highlights the alleged lengths to which the former officer may have gone to protect the gangster's interests.
The investigation centers on a broader land-grab operation linked to Valmiki. The former constable's alleged role suggests a pattern of corruption and abuse of power, where law enforcement officials may be complicit in criminal activities. Authorities are reportedly looking into the extent of his involvement and the network supporting the gangster's illegal land acquisitions.
Originally published by Hindustan Times. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.