Former IPS (Indian Police Service) officer Amitabh Thakur was taken into custody early Wednesday over his alleged involvement in a 26-year-old industrial plot fraud case. The case, which dates back to his tenure as superintendent of police in Deoria, resurfaced during a recent investigation, Lucknow Police officials confirmed.
According to Hindustan Times, After Amitabh Thakur’s arrest in connection with the 1999 Deoria industrial plot fraud case, his wife Nutan Thakur said the matter was a “26-year-old civil dispute” that was now being “wrongly treated as a criminal case.” She alleged that the FIR was lodged under pressure and claimed she would soon present evidence to prove their innocence.
According to the complaint filed by Sanjay Sharma of Rajajpuram at Talkatora Police Station, Nutan Thakur allegedly used a false identity and forged details to obtain Industrial Plot No. B-2 at the District Industries Centre in Deoria. The complaint states that fake documents such as affidavits, treasury challans and transfer papers, were created to obtain the plot, according to the reports of Times of India.
Details of the Alleged Fraud and Investigation
According to HT, Lucknow DCP (West Zone) Vishwajeet Srivastava stated that Amitabh Thakur allegedly misused his position in 1999 to help his wife, Nutan Thakur, secure Industrial Plot No. B-2 at the District Industries Centre in Deoria using fake identities, forged documents, and a false Bihar address. The plot was reportedly later sold for personal gain.
The FIR, filed on September 12, 2025, by Sanjay Sharma at Talkatora Police Station, names Nutan Thakur for obtaining the plot under the fake name “Nutan Devi” and accuses Thakur of aiding the fraud. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) reviewed old records, interviewed witnesses, and collected evidence, finding sufficient material to proceed. Thakur was arrested early Wednesday morning while traveling by train from Lucknow to Delhi and was sent to 14 days’ judicial custody by a Deoria court.
Background and Political Plans of Amitabh Thakur
Thakur has a history of public disputes with various state governments and has faced prior arrests. In August 2021, he was arrested in connection with a case involving allegations of evidence fabrication linked to a sexual assault victim and her associate, who later died from burn injuries. He was granted bail by the Allahabad High Court in March 2022.
After his compulsory retirement, Amitabh Thakur launched a new political party called Adhikar Sena. He had also planned to contest the 2022 state assembly elections but ultimately did not participate.
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