Hyderabad Forgery Probe: Two Arrested, 10 Properties Flagged

The Malkajgiri Special Operations Team and LB Nagar police have arrested two individuals, including a professional document writer, for orchestrating an alleged property-document forgery network across Hyderabad and Rangareddy. Investigators confirmed that 10 properties have been flagged for scrutiny following an enforcement raid near the LB Nagar Metro Station, where fake seals, government stamps, and fabricated property deeds were confiscated.

Police Uncover Forgery Ring Operating Near LB Nagar

The joint operation by the Malkajgiri Special Operations Team (SOT) and LB Nagar police led to the arrest of 38-year-old document writer Devaguptapu Veera Venkata Satyanarayana and his 42-year-old assistant, Pole Raju. The arrests were made following an targeted inspection at a residential unit inside Prathap Rudra Dreams Apartment, situated in close proximity to the LB Nagar Metro Station.

During the raid, officers seized 25 non-judicial stamp papers alongside 41 rubber stamps and government seals. Investigators also confiscated numerous fabricated documents, including forged Gift deeds, Sale deeds, and General Power of Attorney (GPA) agreements designed to facilitate illicit property dealings.

According to law enforcement officials, the network systematically forged signatures and impersonated administrative personnel to produce fraudulent clearance papers. These forged instruments were allegedly generated to execute unauthorized mortgage releases and finalize illegal land documentation.

What Buyers and Landowners Need to Verify

The uncovering of fabricated title instruments highlights the importance of rigorous due diligence for property owners and legal heirs. Genuine owners connected to real estate in the affected regions may need to examine official registry archives to confirm that their title deeds have not been targeted or forged by unauthorized syndicates.

Prospective purchasers, lending institutions, and legal advisors operating in Hyderabad must cross-check ownership histories directly against authenticated state databases, such as the Bhu Bharati Portal. Until police investigations or official registration departments publish specific survey numbers, potential links to the case remain unconfirmed, as police records do not disclose individual property addresses.

Legal professionals advise buyers to verify encumbrance certificates and cross-reference documentation using state property archives such as the official Record of Rights Telangana records to confirm that mortgages, liens, or prior deeds have not been fraudulently tampered with.

Hyderabad and Rangareddy Properties Under Police Scrutiny

The geographical scope of the alleged forgery operation spans multiple prime micro-markets across Hyderabad and neighboring Rangareddy district. Malkajgiri Commissioner of Police B Sumathi noted that ten separate land parcels and assets have been identified so far as part of the wider inquiry.

The gang specifically manufactured paperwork that simulated authentic approvals from civic and urban development bodies. Investigators revealed that the suspects created counterfeit authorization paperwork by directly impersonating officials representing the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

“The gang allegedly forged signatures and impersonated GHMC and HMDA officials to prepare documents for fraudulent mortgage releases and other property transactions.”

Key Suspect Faced Nine Prior Forgery Cases

Police records show that the primary accused, Satyanarayana, is a habitual offender with an extensive history of document fraud. Officials revealed that he has nine prior criminal cases registered against him spanning Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and other regional police commissionerates.

Satyanarayana allegedly utilized his technical familiarity as a document writer to produce convincing copies of official property paperwork. Together with his assistant Pole Raju, the duo operated a sophisticated workshop equipped with dozens of counterfeit seals that mirrored official municipal departments and registrar offices.

For large transactions, property seekers are routinely advised to verify project compliances against the Telangana RERA registry to confirm developer legitimacy and ensure approvals are not falsified by rogue intermediaries.

Manhunt Continues for Six Absconding Associates

While two key suspects are in custody, investigators confirmed that six alleged associates linked to the forgery network remain absconding. The police have launched targeted efforts to trace and apprehend the remaining suspects, who include a practicing advocate alongside individuals who allegedly posed as GHMC and HMDA personnel.

The Malkajgiri police stated that forensic teams and investigators are currently conducting a detailed verification of all confiscated papers, stamp papers, and executed deeds. The police have not yet released a formal court hearing timetable, and updates are expected once the absconding syndicate members are located.