Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Merces Additional Sessions Court has allowed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Land Grabbing of the Goa Crime Branch an additional two months to carry forward its investigation into the alleged Mapusa land fraud case involving prime accused Siddique alias Suleman Khan.
The extension was granted after the investigating agency informed the court that several important aspects of the probe are yet to be completed, including the examination of key documents by forensic experts and the verification of financial transactions connected to the case.
According to the investigation, the case revolves around the alleged creation and use of forged property documents to facilitate the transfer of ownership of land in Mapusa through impersonation. The SIT is examining the authenticity of these records and the circumstances under which they were allegedly used.
Officials have stated that original records sent for scientific examination are still under analysis, and the findings are expected to play a significant role in the investigation. The agency is also tracing the flow of funds to determine whether additional individuals or beneficiaries were involved in the alleged conspiracy.
The prime accused was arrested during the course of the investigation, and a chargesheet had already been filed within the prescribed time. However, the SIT sought more time to complete the remaining investigative procedures and collect further evidence.
After considering the submissions, the court found sufficient justification for continuing the investigation and granted the SIT a two-month extension to complete the probe.
