Farmer’s wife claims he has been missing for nearly two months amid a dispute over Khoraj land worth crores; complaint alleges threats over selling the property to anyone other than former Congress MP Jagdish Thakor
A land dispute involving a property worth crores of rupees in Khoraj, near Gandhinagar, has taken a new turn, with the name of former Congress MP Jagdish Thakor emerging in connection with allegations made by a farmer’s wife. The dispute, which was raised by MLA Jignesh Mevani during the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation elections, has now taken a serious turn following allegations that farmer Popatji Thakor was abducted and confined at an undisclosed location.
His wife, Kajal Thakor, has alleged that her husband was abducted and that threats were issued warning against selling the land to anyone other than former Congress MP Jagdish Thakor. A complaint has been lodged at Adalaj police station, bringing the contentious land dispute back into the spotlight.
Alleged Abduction from Sub-Registrar’s Office
According to complainant Kajal Thakor, individuals identified as Ravi Thakor, Gabhu Rabari and Baldev Rabari prevented Popatji Thakor from selling his ancestral land to another person. She has alleged that Popatji was forcibly abducted from the Sub-Registrar’s office in Sector 11, Gandhinagar.
The complaint further alleges that he was forced to sign land-related documents against his will.
Kajal Thakor has also alleged that the accused threatened that the land could be sold only to former Congress MP Jagdish Thakor. According to the complaint, she was warned of serious consequences if the property was sold to anyone else. The veracity of these allegations will be established through the police investigation.
Farmer Allegedly Missing for Nearly Two Months
According to the complaint, Popatji Thakor, one of the original stakeholders in the disputed Khoraj land, has been missing for nearly two months. His wife suspects that he is being held at an undisclosed location with the intention of taking control of the land.
Seeking her husband’s whereabouts and justice, Kajal Thakor approached the police and filed a complaint.
Adalaj police have initiated an investigation based on the complaint and are searching for the missing farmer. CCTV footage from the Sector 11 Sub-Registrar’s office, relevant land documents and mobile phone location records could prove crucial to the investigation.
Dispute Moves from Election Campaign to Police Investigation
During the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation election campaign, MLA Jignesh Mevani had raised allegations that land belonging to members of the Thakor community was being usurped. The issue subsequently became a political controversy.
The case has now assumed greater significance following allegations of abduction, threats and coercion to obtain signatures on land-related documents. The police investigation is expected to establish the facts surrounding the farmer’s disappearance and the disputed property.
