Jamnagar: A case of land grabbing has been filed against a man named Dharmesh Ranpariya in Jamnagar after he allegedly encroached on a common plot in a residential society.

The incident took place in Mayur Township on Ranjitsagar Road. Ranpariya, brother of notorious criminal Jayesh Patel(presently in jail in UK), is accused of constructing a building, shed, toilet and bathroom, boundary wall on the common plot meant for the residents of the society. A 965.38 square meter plot, valued at Rs. 5,19,55,00, was illegally occupied by Ranpariya.

The matter came to light when a resident, Jagdish Ramoliya, filed a complaint with the Land Grabbing Committee. Following an investigation, the City Division Police Station registered a case against Ranpariya. The DySP, Jayvirsinh Zala, has formed a team to apprehend the accused.

Ranpariya is alleged to have intimidated and threatened residents who opposed his construction on the common plot. DeshGujarat