LUCKNOW, Nov. 2 -- The investigation into alleged land fraud by real estate developer Ansal API has intensified as the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) began collecting documents from aggrieved investors. The move follows the transfer of all related cases from various police stations under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate to the EOW for a consolidated probe.

Deputy commissioner of police (crime) Kamlesh Dixit confirmed that the people who had purchased land from the developer have started submitting relevant documents to the EOW office. "Almost all complainants have submitted their papers. We are coordinating with Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) officials to verify land records and obtain additional documents essential for the investig...