In a major development in the Jankipuram land allotment scam, Vigilance authorities have filed an FIR against five former Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) officials, including Ambi Bisht, the mother of Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission vice-chairperson Aparna Yadav.

The case follows a confidential investigation ordered by the state government into alleged irregularities in the registration and allotment of plots under the Jankipuram housing scheme.

Officials confirmed that forensic scrutiny of property deeds verified the signatures of the accused, strengthening the case for prosecution.

The accused named in the FIR include former property officer Ambi Bisht, section officer Virendra Singh, deputy secretary Devendra Singh Rathore, senior cost accountant S.V. Mahadane, and junior assistant Shailendra Kumar Gupta.

Authorities stated that the irregularities first came to light in 2016, prompting an inquiry that initially focused on former clerk Mukteshwar Nath Ojha. The probe was later expanded, identifying additional officials allegedly involved in the conspiracy.

Following the submission of the investigation report, Vigilance sought and received government approval to proceed with the case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and sections of the IPC relating to criminal conspiracy.

The formal registration of the FIR marks a significant step in the ongoing scrutiny of land allocation practices within the LDA.