Rajahmundry Doctor Alleges Threats, Cheating in High-Profile Property Scam
Hyderabad:
In a significant legal development, a Rajahmundry-based doctor, who was allegedly cheated of ₹2.7 crore in a fraudulent land deal, has secured court intervention after repeated police inaction. The accused is a Deputy Superintendent at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), who is also the former president of the Sri Venkateswara Co-operative House Building Society.
Following multiple unacknowledged complaints to the police, the III Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate has now directed the Banjara Hills Police to register a criminal case and initiate an investigation.
Doctor Allegedly Misled with ‘Distressed Sale’ Plot
According to the complaint filed by Dr. Ramulu, the accused lured him into purchasing a housing plot in MLA Colony, Banjara Hills, in 2020. The plot was offered at ₹2.7 crore — purportedly below market value — and was registered in Dr. Ramulu’s name after he made payments via cash, bank transfers, and demand draft.
However, in 2021, an enquiry by the Cooperative Registrar found that the plot in question was not eligible for private sale, as it was part of land earmarked for public amenities. The plot registration was cancelled in August 2022, and the Enquiry Officer recommended criminal proceedings against the parties involved.
Police Inaction Forces Legal Recourse
Despite providing supporting evidence — including WhatsApp messages, documents, and transaction records — Dr. Ramulu alleged that the Banjara Hills Police failed to register an FIR when he first approached them on April 22, 2025.
A follow-up representation to the City Police Commissioner also went unanswered, prompting Dr. Ramulu to approach the court under Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
“There was prima facie evidence of cheating, conspiracy, and breach of trust, but the police remained unresponsive,” the doctor said in his petition.
Allegations of Threats and Political Influence
After the deal collapsed, the doctor claimed he repeatedly sought a refund, but the accused turned hostile. Dr. Ramulu alleged that the Deputy Superintendent threatened him, boasted about political connections, and warned him against approaching law enforcement, claiming he could frame the doctor in false criminal cases.
“I feared for my life and remained silent until I learned about similar complaints from other victims,” said Dr. Ramulu.
Court Steps In, FIR to Be Registered
Taking serious note of the complaint, the court ordered registration of an FIR under multiple sections of the BNSS, 2023, including:
- Cheating
- Criminal conspiracy
- Breach of trust
- Criminal intimidation
The court also instructed that a comprehensive investigation be conducted, with the aim of filing a chargesheet against the accused and preventing further victimisation.
What’s Next?
While officials at NIMS have not issued a statement, sources say internal review proceedings may follow depending on the criminal investigation’s outcome. Updates on the case are awaited as police are now expected to file the FIR and begin probe proceedings.
