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Lawyer Arrested for Forgery in Pratapgarh District

In a significant development, a law officer in Pratapgarh district was arrested for committing fraud by forging the signature of a tehsildar. The incident came to light after a complaint was filed, leading to an investigation that revealed the officer's involvement in manipulating land records. The police acted swiftly, apprehending the suspect at Treasury Chowk. Legal actions are now in progress against the accused, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and fraud in the region. This case raises important questions about the integrity of public officials and the measures in place to prevent such misconduct.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Jan 10, 2026, 17:52 IST
Lawyer Arrested for Forgery in Pratapgarh District

Arrest of a Law Officer in Forgery Case

The police from the Nagar Kotwali in Pratapgarh district apprehended a law officer wanted for committing fraud by forging the signature of a tehsildar. This arrest took place at the Treasury Chowk, as reported by the police on Saturday.


Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Prashant Raj shared details on Saturday, stating that on May 10, 2023, the tehsildar of Sadar, Arvind Kumar, filed a complaint at the Nagar Kotwali regarding the manipulation of records using his forged signature.


During the investigation, it was discovered that the former clerk Nirbhay Yadav, who is currently serving as a law officer in Jaunpur, was involved in the case. The clerk had committed this fraud to facilitate a land transaction for an individual.


The police acted on a tip-off and arrested Nirbhay Yadav from the Treasury Chowk area on Friday. Legal proceedings have been initiated against him, and he has been sent to jail.


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