News Highlights
- Crime Branch Kashmir registers FIR in ₹53 lakh land fraud case.
- Four accused identified: Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir & Razzak Mir — all residents of Barthana Srinagar.
- Accused allegedly duped complainant in land deal and grabbed ₹53 lakh.
- Investigation reveals nexus with Revenue officials, manipulation of land credentials.
- Case registered under Sections 420 (cheating) & 120-B (criminal conspiracy) IPC.
- Further probe underway to expose wider conspiracy.
Srinagar, Sept 2: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has booked four individuals in connection with an alleged land fraud amounting to ₹53 lakh.
As per the written complaint, the accused land brokers—identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam of Barthana Qamarwari; Ghulam Hassan Mir of Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir of Barthana Srinagar; and Razzak Mir of Barthana Srinagar—had deceitfully taken ₹53 lakh from the complainant under the pretext of facilitating a land transaction.
Following the complaint, an investigation was initiated at Police Station EOW, Crime Branch Kashmir. During the probe, it surfaced that the accused persons had allegedly connived with some Revenue officers and officials, manipulating land credentials to illegally grab both the complainant’s money and land.
Prima facie evidence points towards the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities confirmed that a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station EOW and that further investigation is in full swing to ascertain the extent of conspiracy and the involvement of Revenue officials.
