The Sambhal district administration has cancelled four government land leases issued more than three decades ago after an official investigation found alleged irregularities in the classification and allotment of Ganga river land.

The action follows an inquiry that concluded approximately 31 bigha of land in Surpur village of Gunnour tehsil was leased after its original revenue classification was allegedly altered, allowing land categorized as riverbed to be treated as agricultural property.

Inquiry Reveals Alleged Record Manipulation

The decision was taken by the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) based on an investigation conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Gunnour.

Officials found that while the current revenue records listed the land as transferable agricultural property, older consolidation documents identified it as Category-6(1) submerged river land, making it ineligible for such allotments.

Following the findings, the administration ordered the cancellation of all four leases and directed revenue officials to restore the land’s original classification in official records.

Leases Issued in 1991 Declared Invalid

According to the inquiry, the disputed leases were granted on November 17, 1991, in the names of Shrinivas, Sher Singh, Shakuntala, residents of Surpur village, and Prakash Chandra of Patei Kayasth village.

Authorities stated that the allotments did not comply with the provisions of Section 128 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, prompting their cancellation.

Officials said corrective entries are now being made in the revenue records to reflect the land’s original legal status.

Wider Probe Into Ganga Riverbank Land Allotments

The latest action is part of a broader investigation into alleged irregularities involving government land located along the Ganga riverbank in Sambhal district.

Earlier investigations uncovered suspected illegal allotments involving nearly 845 bigha of government land in Sukhailla village under Gram Panchayat Asadpur, where 162 leases are also under scrutiny.

Investigators believe a similar pattern may have been followed in multiple cases, with riverbed land allegedly reclassified as agricultural land before being leased to individuals.

Field inspections reportedly found that much of the land was unsuitable for conventional farming and was instead being used for activities such as sand mining.

Government Land Worth ₹18 Crore Under Review

District officials estimate that approximately 850 bigha (around 71.5 hectares) of government land, valued at nearly ₹18 crore, is currently under investigation.

Authorities have launched a comprehensive review of historical land leases issued across villages situated along the Ganga river in the Rajpura, Gunnour, and Junawai blocks.

The objective is to determine which allotments were made legally and identify cases where land records may have been manipulated.

Officials’ Role Also Being Examined

The investigation has also raised questions about the possible involvement or negligence of officials from the revenue and consolidation departments.

District authorities said responsibility will be fixed after the inquiry is completed, and legal or departmental action will be taken against anyone found to have violated land allotment rules.

Officials indicated that the ongoing review could reveal additional cases involving unauthorized occupation or irregular leasing of government land.

The administration has reiterated its commitment to restoring government property and ensuring transparency in land management across the district.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a warning to NEET UG 2026 candidates and their parents against submitting fake, altered, or AI-generated OMR sheets while raising objections related to examination results.

The examination authority said that candidates found providing fabricated documents or misleading information during the verification process could face legal consequences.

The warning comes after several students approached the agency with complaints alleging discrepancies between their expected scores and the marks published in the final results.

NTA Finds Suspicious Documents During Verification

According to the NTA, some candidates submitted OMR sheets while requesting score verification, but officials found that certain documents appeared to be manipulated or artificially generated.

The agency clarified that only original OMR sheets issued during the examination process will be accepted for reviewing complaints.

NTA officials said they are examining all grievances carefully and will consider only verified examination records while deciding on score-related concerns.

Students Raise Questions Over NEET UG Results

After the announcement of NEET UG 2026 results, several candidates reported differences between their estimated marks based on the official answer key and their final scorecards.

Some students claimed that their expected scores were significantly higher than the marks awarded in the results.

In some reported cases, candidates alleged that uploaded OMR sheets did not match their original answer sheets or that the displayed scores were inconsistent with their calculations.

The complaints prompted several students and parents to seek clarification and request a detailed review of the evaluation process.

AI-Generated Fake Records Create New Challenge

The NTA has highlighted the growing misuse of artificial intelligence tools to create fake examination documents.

Officials said digitally altered OMR sheets and fabricated records could create difficulties in identifying genuine grievances and may affect the integrity of the complaint resolution system.

The agency advised candidates to avoid using unofficial documents or modified materials while submitting objections.

Candidates found involved in producing false evidence may face action under applicable laws, the NTA warned.

NEET UG 2026 Conducted Again After Paper Leak Allegations

The NEET UG 2026 examination process faced controversy after allegations of a paper leak led authorities to cancel the original exam held on May 3.

A re-examination was conducted on June 21 for affected candidates, following which results were announced on July 16.

After the controversy, the government announced plans to move future NEET UG examinations from the traditional pen-and-paper format to a computer-based testing (CBT) system.

Verification Process Continues

The NTA said the review of complaints submitted by candidates is still underway and further decisions will be taken after completing the verification of all documents.

The agency has urged students to rely only on official communication channels and submit genuine records while seeking clarification about their results.

Kanpur Commissionerate Police have arrested 35 individuals allegedly involved in operating mule bank accounts that investigators claim were used to facilitate cyber fraud worth nearly ₹30 crore. The action was carried out as part of the city’s ongoing Operation Cy-Vajra, a campaign targeting organised cybercrime and financial fraud.

According to police, the accused allegedly allowed cybercriminals to use their bank accounts in return for commissions, enabling the movement of funds generated through various online scams.

Nearly 100 Complaints Linked to the Accounts

Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) S.M. Qasim Abidi said investigators traced the accounts after examining complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP). Officials found that almost 100 cybercrime complaints were connected to the accounts under investigation, with the total financial loss estimated at approximately ₹30 crore.

During questioning, police allege that the accused admitted to handing over access to their bank accounts in exchange for financial incentives. Investigators claim they provided ATM cards, cheque books, internet banking credentials, and other banking details to individuals linked to cyber fraud operations.

Authorities believe the accounts were primarily used to transfer and conceal money generated through online investment scams, betting platforms, and gaming-related fraud.

Investigation Moves Beyond Account Holders

Police described the arrested individuals as the first layer of the alleged money-laundering chain. Investigators are now focused on identifying the organisers and operators who controlled the accounts and tracing how the money was moved after entering the banking system.

Officials are also verifying the identities of those who collected banking credentials from the account holders. Police expect additional arrests as the investigation expands to uncover the broader criminal network behind the transactions.

The Cyber Cell registered cases and conducted arrests across ten police station areas, including Shivrajpur, Armapur, Bilhaur, Panki, Sachendi, Araul, Kalyanpur, Rawatpur, Chaubepur, and Bithoor.

DCP Abidi warned that sharing bank account details or allowing unknown individuals to operate personal banking facilities is a criminal offence and can result in legal action.

Continued Crackdown on Financial Cybercrime

The latest operation is part of Kanpur Police’s intensified efforts against mule account networks throughout 2026. In recent months, investigators have uncovered several cyber fraud operations involving bank accounts allegedly used to move illicit funds generated through online scams.

Cybersecurity experts say mule accounts remain a key tool for organised cybercriminals because they help disguise the movement of illegally obtained money and complicate financial investigations. By routing funds through multiple accounts, criminal networks attempt to make it more difficult for authorities to identify the individuals responsible.

Legal experts also note that while knowingly allowing a bank account to be used for unlawful financial transactions may attract criminal liability, the arrests represent allegations at this stage. Under Indian law, all accused individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Police confirmed that forensic examination of banking records, digital evidence, and financial transactions is continuing as investigators work to identify additional suspects and dismantle the wider cybercrime network.