Ex-CRPF Names Alleged Mafia in Land Grab Allegations, Accuses Police of Inaction: Seeks CM Sarma’s Help

A former CRPF personnel from Kashipur Part II in Cachar district has made an emotional appeal to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeking government intervention over an alleged land grab that has left him and his family without a secure home. Claiming that repeated complaints to the police and senior officials have failed to yield results, Fariz Uddin Barbhuiya has appealed directly to the Chief Minister for justice.

Addressing the media, Fariz said his original house was acquired during land acquisition for the Bharatmala project. Following this, he purchased 14 kathas of land in Kashipur, hoping to secure a place for his family.

According to Fariz, a person named Rabir Hussain Laskar, also known as Lal, offered to help him look after the newly purchased plot in exchange for Rs 1.20 lakh. Fariz alleged that Lal discussed the arrangement with his son, who subsequently paid him the amount after being assured that the land-related work would be taken care of.

However, Fariz alleged that the situation took a turn after his son suddenly passed away. He claimed that Lal subsequently threatened the labourers working on the plot with a Dau (machete), forcing them to leave the property. Fariz accused Lal of taking advantage of his family’s vulnerable situation following his son’s death and subsequently occupying the land.

The former CRPF personnel said he approached the police and lodged a complaint over the alleged encroachment. He further claimed that he brought the matter to the attention of senior police officials, including the Deputy Inspector General of Police and the Senior Superintendent of Police, Cachar. However, he alleged that despite repeated visits to different administrative offices, no effective action has been taken to resolve the matter.

Fariz also levelled serious allegations against Lal, describing him as a local mafia figure. He claimed that Lal frequently gets arrested and subsequently secures his release, allegedly continuing similar activities. These allegations have not been independently verified.

Fariz Uddin retired from the CRPF in 1989. Now living with his wife and three grandchildren, he described his circumstances as increasingly difficult, particularly given his age and declining physical health.

In an emotional appeal to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Fariz requested the government to intervene and help him recover his land. He made an unusual but heartfelt promise, saying that if the Chief Minister helped his family get their property back, he would put the Chief Minister’s name on the wall of his house so that everyone would know who helped them reclaim their home.