Ahmedabad Patang Hotel Owner Umang Thakkar Held in ₹1.56 Crore Land Fraud Case

Surat: Kamrej police have arrested Umang Haribhai Thakkar, owner of Ahmedabad’s well-known Patang Hotel, in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving ₹1.56 crore. Police alleged that Thakkar collected money from buyers by promoting the ‘Sahajanand Nirvana’ plotting project on land whose title was not clear.

According to the FIR registered at Kamrej Police Station, Thakkar launched the project in Kholvad village of Kamrej taluka and accepted bookings for open plots. However, during the investigation, police found that the land on which the project was advertised had already been sold to another person in 2018. Despite this, the accused allegedly continued marketing the project and accepting bookings from prospective buyers.

Police said Thakkar promised plots to more than 15 buyers and collected a total of ₹1.56 crore from them. However, neither were the plots allotted nor was the money refunded, prompting the victims to approach the police.

Following the complaint, Kamrej police registered a case and launched an investigation. Investigators alleged that the accused had been evading legal action for a considerable period by using his influence and political connections, but was eventually traced and arrested.

Kamrej Police Inspector R.B. Gojiya said a case was registered in April 2026 under Sections 316 and 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the investigation, police found that Thakkar had allegedly collected ₹1.56 crore from 15 to 16 complainants by selling plots in a project on land without a clear title. He has since been arrested and further investigation is underway.

Police further said the project allegedly did not have the mandatory RERA approval, and the land on which it was promoted was already the subject of a court dispute. Despite these issues, the project was extensively marketed and several buyers allegedly invested in it.

It is worth noting that an FIR was registered at Kamrej Police Station earlier this year, against Umang Thakkar, Neel Thakkar and Kanta Thakkar under various sections related to cheating, criminal breach of trust and conspiracy. Police are also investigating the possible involvement of other persons in the alleged fraud. DeshGujarat