There are protests on the outskirts of Mysuru over allegations of land grabbing and criminal intimidation by a local Hindu family. The family, which owns a prime 20-acre land parcel, said it wants to lodge a protest against a gang of crime on that land and to take swift legal action against Ayuz Pasha.
The victims have claimed that the gang is using muscle power and life threats to force them into surrendering their ancestral property valued at several crores of rupees.
A Campaign of Intimidation
According to the family’s complaint filed earlier this month, the harassment began a couple weeks ago when henchmen associated with Ayuz Pasha started trespassing on the property. The family said the gang has set up temporary sheds and brought in heavy machinery to clear the land, even though the family has all valid legal documents and “Pahani” (land records) proving their ownership.
Ayuz Pasha-led gang threatened a Hindu family with death and tried to grab their 20-acre land in Mysuru, Karnataka.
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The situation worsened earlier this week, when members of the Pasha-led group allegedly entered the family’s home. The victims said they were held at knifepoint and were given a chilling ultimatum: surrender the 20-acre plot or face “dire consequences” including death.
Allegations of Communal Overtones and Mafia Tactics
The family is deeply scared - the gang seems to be operating with impunity, they said. “They told us that no one can stop them and that we should take whatever pittance they offer and leave the city,” a family member said.
Local leaders have said it’s a classic case of “Land Jihad” or mafia-style extortion aimed at taking advantage of vulnerable landowners. Mysuru City Police should investigate whether this is an isolated incident or part of a bigger, organized racket which is seeking to take agricultural and other peripheral land in the city’s fast moving areas.
Police Response and Investigation
Following the outcry, a senior official from the Mysuru District Police confirmed that a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 329: Criminal intimidation.
- Section 331: Larceny or criminal trespass.
- Section 351: Assault or criminal force.
We are currently verifying the land documents provided by the complainants and looking into the criminal background of Ayuz Pasha and his associates, the officer said. Special teams have been formed to track down the suspects, who are believed to be absconding.
Demand for Justice
Local activists and victims’ families held a press conference demanding the kingpin’s arrest immediately. They have called on the Home Minister of Karnataka and the Director General of Police (DGP) to intervene, saying that local police response was delayed.
“We want to live in peace on our own land. If a 20-acre plot can be grabbed in broad daylight with death threats, what hope is there for common citizens?" the family asked. As of Friday, April 3, 2026, police patrolling has been increased in the area to prevent any further attempts at encroachment while the investigation continues.
