Mohali, Jan. 7 -- Police have busted a gang that had been selling properties of dead or NRI owners using forged documents, with the arrest of the kingpin.

Identified as Gurjit Singh, the accused, who is a Class 12 passout and resident of Fatehgarh Sahib district, was arrested when he came to the city to meet his associates, said police.

DSP (City-2) Harsimran Singh Bal said police had been keeping a close watch on Gurjit for several months as part of ongoing probe into high-value property frauds in the region.

"Gurjit played a key role in identifying vulnerable properties, coordinating with his associates and managing the sale process. We expect more disclosures regarding his network and other fraudulent deals during his remand," DSP B...