PG owner locked us out, refusing to return our luggage, falsely accusing tenants of theft — police calling it “civil matter” | Need help [Noida/UP]

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May 7, 2026 at 12:12 pm

Hey Reddit, I really need some guidance here because we’re completely stuck and don’t know what to do.

My brother was living in a PG near Surbhi Hospital (Noida). Here’s the situation:
What happened:

• The building owner had rented out his property to someone who was running it as a PG
• The PG operators recently vacated and left
• After they left, the building owner stepped in and locked the entire PG
• He is now accusing the tenants (including my brother) of stealing his electronic items — which is completely false
• He is refusing to return the luggage and belongings of all tenants still living there
• My brother and several other residents are stuck with zero access to their stuff
What we tried:
• We approached the local police for help
• Police said “it’s a civil matter, we can’t interfere” and sent us away
• We’re stuck with no idea what to do next
What we need help with:
• Is the owner legally allowed to lock the PG and withhold tenants’ belongings?
• What legal action can we take — and how fast?
• Is there any way to escalate beyond the local police?
• Can we file a complaint against the owner for wrongful detention of property?
This is affecting multiple people, not just my brother. Any lawyers, legal folks, or anyone who has faced something similar — please help.
📍 Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

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