Visakhapatnam: AP Deputy Speaker’s ₹2 Cr Plot Targeted in Land Grab Bid
A major land grab attempt targeting a ₹2 crore plot in Visakhapatnam, owned by the AP Deputy Speaker, has been exposed. Criminals used forged documents to attempt illegal ownership transfers, prompting a formal police investigation by PM Palem authorities to track the perpetrators.
Highlights
- •A valuable ₹2 crore plot owned by the AP Deputy Speaker was targeted by land mafia.
- •Criminals used forged signatures and fake documentation to illegally register the vacant land.
- •The fraud was uncovered after unauthorized construction work was spotted at the Madhurawada site.
- •PM Palem Police registered a formal case on June 20 and an active investigation is underway.
Authorities in Visakhapatnam have initiated a formal investigation into a brazen land grab bid targeting a high-value property owned by the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Deputy Speaker. The incident highlights serious vulnerabilities within the local land registration framework as criminals utilized sophisticated forgery techniques to attempt to seize a plot worth over ₹2 crore.
The disputed asset is a 333.33 square yard plot situated in the prime locality of Madhurawada. Public records indicate that K Raghu Raghurama Krishna Raju legally acquired this land parcel back in 1989. Over the decades, the area has undergone significant urban development, driving the current market valuation of the property to exceed ₹2 crore.
Details of the Attempted Property Fraud
According to reports shared by local law enforcement, a criminal gang identified the plot while it remained vacant. The perpetrators systematically orchestrated a land grab bid by fabricating official documentation. This involved the sophisticated forgery of K Raghu Raghurama Krishna Raju's signature, which allowed the group to illegally register the land in their names. Following the initial fraudulent registration, the group reportedly facilitated multiple ownership transfers to further obscure the true status of the property.
The scheme was eventually exposed during the final week of May 2026, when unauthorized individuals arrived at the Madhurawada site to commence construction of a compound wall. An associate of the property owner observed the suspicious activity and immediately alerted him to the intrusion. Upon receiving the report, the Deputy Speaker conducted a thorough cross-verification of his original legal titles against the fraudulent papers presented by the encroachers.
The forensic assessment confirmed that the documents used by the suspects were forged. Acting swiftly, representatives of the Deputy Speaker submitted a detailed formal complaint to the PM Palem Police. The authorities have officially registered a case as of June 20, 2026, and are currently pursuing those responsible for the attempted theft and the creation of fake credentials. This case serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with vacant land and the importance of stringent monitoring in high-demand real estate markets like Visakhapatnam.
