SRI VIJAYA PURAM | NOVEMBER 7, 2026 | DWEEP TULIKA | NATIONAL NEWS
By Dweep Tulika News Desk
Advocate Mehmood Pracha, Convenor of Mission Save Constitution, has submitted a criminal complaint to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), seeking registration of an FIR and an investigation into a series of allegations involving industrialist Gautam Adani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other individuals and entities.
The complaint, dated October 28, 2026, alleges a long-running conspiracy involving the misuse of government authority and public institutions for private commercial gain. It refers to a number of matters concerning the Adani Group, including port operations, alleged drug consignments, coal block allocations, airport privatisation, land acquisition and the alleged use of investigative agencies.
These are allegations made by the complainant. The submitted document does not establish that the named individuals committed the alleged offences, nor does it include a CBI finding or an order directing prosecution.
Complaint Seeks Registration of FIR and Investigation
In his representation to the CBI Director, Pracha has requested an investigation into alleged offences under several laws, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967; the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985; the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002; and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Among the provisions cited in the complaint are Section 18 of the UAPA, Sections 23, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act, Section 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and Sections 316(5) and 61(2) of the BNS.
Pracha has argued that material relating to the allegations is already available in the public domain and has questioned why, according to his understanding, investigations into the matters he has raised have not been initiated by agencies such as the CBI, Enforcement Directorate, National Investigation Agency, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and Narcotics Control Bureau.
He has requested the CBI to register an FIR and investigate the allegations.
Allegations Relate to Ports, Drug Consignments and Land Allocations
The complaint lists several matters that Pracha believes warrant investigation.
One allegation concerns the allocation of land for the development of Mundra Port in Gujarat at what the complainant describes as a highly concessional rate. It also refers to reported heroin consignments entering the port and alleges that more than 300 kilograms of drugs were imported in 2021, followed by further consignments. The complaint acknowledges that an FIR had already been registered in relation to the drug case.
Another section raises questions about coal block allocations and auction procedures, alleging that changes in rules and directions to public officials favoured the Adani Group.
The complaint also refers to alleged irregularities in land acquisition for a power plant in Godda district of Jharkhand and land in Bhagalpur, Bihar, which it claims was acquired through improper means and subsequently made available to Gautam Adani at a low price.
These claims are presented by Pracha as grounds for further investigation; the complaint itself does not establish the allegations.
Airport Privatisation and Investigative Agencies Also Raised
Pracha has also questioned the process through which several airports, including Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Jaipur, were awarded to the Adani Group.
The complaint alleges that changes in bidding rules benefited the group and seeks an investigation into the decision-making process.
It further raises allegations concerning the role of investigative agencies in matters involving the GVK Group and the Mumbai airport, claiming that official action was used to facilitate a change in control of the airport.
The representation also refers to reported developments and allegations concerning the Adani Group in other countries, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Norway and Kenya.
Refers to Publicly Available Reports and Documentary Material
As supporting material, the complaint includes links to news reports published by several media organisations and other sources. These cover subjects such as land allocation, coal block controversies, airport privatisation, investigations involving airport operators, and international business developments.
It also refers to a documentary titled The Friendship Files, which Pracha says was available online as of October 28, 2026, and to information published by journalist Meetu Jain on X.
Pracha argues that the publicly available material provides sufficient grounds for investigative agencies to examine the allegations. He has further stated that, following registration of an FIR, he would assist in collecting and presenting additional evidence through the applicable legal process.
CBI Response and Investigation Status Not Established
The document supplied to Dweep Tulika is a copy of the complaint addressed to the CBI Director. It does not contain an acknowledgement of receipt, an FIR number, a case-registration document or an official response from the agency.
It is therefore not possible to establish from this document whether the CBI has formally received the representation, initiated a preliminary inquiry, registered an FIR or taken any further action.
The complaint also does not establish criminal liability on the part of the individuals and organisations named in it. Any allegations would require independent examination of the underlying records, evidence and responses of the concerned parties.
The development brings a fresh representation seeking investigation into several contentious issues involving major infrastructure projects, corporate dealings and the functioning of public institutions. Whether the CBI proceeds with the requested action remains to be established.
Source: Criminal complaint dated October 28, 2026, submitted by Advocate Mehmood Pracha, Convenor of Mission Save Constitution, to the Director, Central Bureau of Investigation.