In a decisive blow against organized crime, Farrukhabad police executed a high-profile operation on Monday, attaching properties worth over ₹26.51 crore linked to notorious gangster Zubair Khan. This action underscores the district administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards mafias and criminals exploiting illegal means for wealth accumulation.
Zubair Khan, a resident of Izzat Garhi village near the town, headed a sophisticated syndicate involved in fraud, forgery of documents, and generating fake GST numbers to siphon off crores through illicit business ventures. Investigations revealed that the proceeds from these crimes were laundered into benami properties registered under his mother, Rukhsana’s name. No legitimate income source could justify these acquisitions.
The attached assets include a sprawling residential mansion in Gari Noor Khan village, multimillion-rupee commercial warehouses in Maursheedabad, and fertile farmland in Lakhanpur. Their market value tallies at ₹26,51,69,623. Police also seized cash deposits in bank accounts and a luxury vehicle valued at approximately ₹70,000.
Led by Tehsildar Vikram Singh Chahar and SHO Madan Mohan Chaturvedi, a heavy police contingent descended on Gari Noor Khan. Amidst the beating of drums, public announcements informed the neighborhood of the seizure, ensuring transparency. The properties were sealed with government locks, official boards affixed, and case details painted on walls.
Tehsildar Chahar, appointed as the administrator, informed Rukhsana in person before sealing the residence. Authorities have warned that no asset earned through crime will be spared. This crackdown invokes Section 14(1) of the Gangster Act, signaling an ongoing campaign against land mafias and hardened criminals.
Police records paint Zubair as a cunning operator with deep family ties to crime. His maternal uncle, Khalid alias Rajju Khan, a history-sheeter at Fatehgarh station, faces over two dozen cases. Zubair’s gang specialized in document forgery, fake GST generation, and e-way bill manipulations for financial gains, with prior intelligence reports corroborating these activities.