HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court directed the state counsel to gather information from the Maheswaram police concerning a communication from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about alleged irregularities related to the transfer of Bhoodan and restricted lands in Nagaram village, Maheswaram.
The ED, which initiated an investigation into the alleged land fraud, informed the police in February 2024 that its preliminary inquiry indicated document fabrication, forgery, and manipulation of revenue records, possibly involving government officials. The agency recommended that the deputy commissioner of police (Maheswaram zone) take further action, as reported by petitioner Dastagir Shareef in court.
Shareef claimed that no action was taken by the police despite the ED’s warning. He mentioned that he submitted a representation on October 4, 2025, to both the Maheswaram DCP and the local police inspector requesting follow-up action but received no response, leading him to approach the High Court.
When the matter was brought up for hearing, Justice NV Shravan Kumar requested the state counsel to clarify the government’s stance. Upon the counsel’s request, the court allowed one week for instructions to be obtained from the Maheswaram police and adjourned the hearing.
