Land Mafia Emboldened Under Congress Rule; Woman Seeks Justice from PM: Randhir Sharma

Shimla, November 12: BJP State Media In-charge and Sri Naina Devi MLA Randhir Sharma launched a sharp attack on the Congress government and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over serious allegations raised by Aseel Ali Kuthiala, a trustee of Ananda Shakti Charitable Trust, Palampur, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sharma said that a woman approaching the Prime Minister for protection of her life and property, alleging illegal encroachment on trust land, physical assault, destruction of forest resources and police inaction, raises serious questions about law and order and administrative accountability in Himachal Pradesh.

He said the complainant, who has reportedly been managing her family’s trust property in Palampur for the past three years, has expressed grave concerns about her safety.

“When a citizen loses faith in the local police and administration and is compelled to seek justice from the Prime Minister, it reflects a serious failure of governance,” Sharma said.

Sharma said the complainant had levelled serious allegations against Uday Singh Bhullar, accusing him of attempting to forcibly occupy trust land, using JCB machinery for road construction and physically assaulting her.

She has also claimed that Bhullar is a relative of Palampur Congress MLA Ashish Butail.

Sharma clarified that political association does not establish criminal wrongdoing, but allegations involving a person reportedly connected to a ruling-party legislator make an independent investigation particularly important.

He asked the Chief Minister whether the role of police and revenue officials would be examined and whether the government would ensure that political influence does not interfere with the investigation.

According to Sharma, the complainant alleged that on May 25, 2026, an attempt was made to construct a road using JCB machinery on approximately 1,287 kanals of land at Mahal Mareri, under Gram Panchayat Daroganu in Palampur.

She further alleged that forest land was set on fire and more than 100 green trees were illegally felled.

Sharma said the complainant had also questioned the Forest Department’s report, which reportedly recorded the felling of only three trees.

He demanded an independent inspection by senior Forest Department officials, verification of photographic and video evidence, and a comprehensive assessment of the alleged environmental damage.

“Any discrepancy between the evidence presented by the complainant and official findings must be thoroughly investigated, with accountability fixed wherever negligence or misconduct is established,” he said.

Sharma further said the complainant had raised serious concerns about the conduct of the local police, alleging that an FIR was initially not registered, the account of the incident was altered and she was pressured to vacate her accommodation instead of receiving protection.

He stressed that these allegations must be independently examined and that the government must ensure the complainant’s safety.

He also referred to her claim of having obtained a stay order from a competent court in Palampur, emphasizing that judicial directions must be respected and strictly implemented.

Taking aim at Chief Minister Sukhu, Sharma said the Congress government frequently speaks of good governance and *Vyavastha Parivartan*, but such allegations raise serious questions about its commitment to administrative accountability.

“The Chief Minister must take immediate cognizance of the matter. No individual should enjoy immunity from the law because of political connections or influence,” he said.

He added that the government must protect every citizen’s safety and legal rights without discrimination.

BJP Demands High-Level Probe and Security for Complainant

Randhir Sharma demanded:

– Immediate assessment of the complainant’s security concerns and necessary protection.
– A high-level, independent investigation into the alleged land encroachment and road construction.
– Verification of land and revenue records and the alleged felling of over 100 trees.
– An independent review of the Forest Department’s findings.
– An inquiry into the alleged assault and the conduct of police, revenue and forest officials.
– Strict action against anyone found guilty, in accordance with the law.

Sharma questioned whether the Chief Minister would order an impartial investigation, disclose the action taken on the complainant’s complaints and ensure that political influence does not obstruct justice.

Concluding, Sharma said the Congress government must move beyond its claims of Vyavastha Parivartan and demonstrate accountability through concrete action.

“The rule of law is the fundamental responsibility of any government. The safety of citizens, protection of property rights and conservation of forest resources cannot be compromised. The government must ensure a fair, transparent and independent investigation so that the truth emerges and justice is delivered,” he said.

He asserted that the BJP would continue to raise the issue and demand justice for the complainant.