July 05, 2007

By News Desk 

The "land mafia" in Delhi seems to be turning its attention to non-resident Indians (NRIs) whose absence is usually long enough to grab their land and sell it illegally at whopping prices, reports The Times of India .

Four cases of unauthorized occupation of land, known here as land grabbing, that Delhi Police are investigating show how well-off NRIs are falling easy prey to such gangs.

Police officials say the land mafia - mostly a bunch of unscrupulous real estate agents - form a well-organised network to keep a close watch on the lands and properties of those NRIs who hardly visit the city.

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