Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for allegedly orchestrating a major land fraud in Kangan, in which buyers were duped of over ₹29 lakh through fake land deals and forged assurances.
According to officials, a chargesheet in FIR No. 30/2023, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC, has been submitted before the Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kangan, against Abdul Hamid Dar, son of Abdul Ahad Dar of Ariguripora Shadi Gund, and Abdul Qayoom Sheikh, son of Mohammad Sultan Sheikh of Chak Akhal Guri Mohallah, Kangan.
The case originated from a complaint alleging that the duo fraudulently sold 4 kanals and 16 marlas of land at Kachnambal near Baba Nagri Road, Kangan, for ₹27 lakh. They also collected an additional ₹96,000 for a No Objection Certificate (NOC), ₹52,000 for the Intikhab (record extract), and ₹1 lakh for preparing legal documents. Despite receiving the full payment and handing over possession, the accused allegedly refused to provide the requisite revenue documents.
A preliminary probe by the Economic Offences Wing revealed that the accused, posing as land brokers, sold land that did not belong to them, thereby cheating the complainants and misappropriating their money.
Following a thorough investigation and evidence corroboration, the chargesheet was filed for judicial consideration.
Crime Branch Kashmir has reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against economic offenders and urged the public to remain vigilant in land and property transactions.
