NAGPUR: A court in Nagpur has directed Sitabuldi Police to register an FIR against senior photographer Umesh Verma and two others in connection with allegations of forgery and cheating involving property records.

According to the complaint, a notarised affidavit allegedly containing false information was used to modify property records, resulting in certain family members being included while other legal heirs were allegedly deprived of their rightful share.

In its order dated October 27, the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Nagpur, observed that the allegations warranted police investigation and directed the registration of an FIR against Umesh Varma, Girish Narayan Agre and Ishwar M. Shendre.

For offences under Sections 318(4), 336, 337, 338, 340, 199 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Adv.Shashank M. Agrawal argued on behalf of complainant.

The FIR under BNSS act has been registered on 31th October 2026 at Sitabuldi police station Nagpur .