Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations across Srinagar in connection with a ₹53 lakh land fraud case involving four alleged property brokers accused of deceiving a complainant through forged land deals.
According to officials, the searches were carried out in relation to FIR No. 23/2025, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC, against the accused individuals identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir — all residents of Barthana, Srinagar.
The case was initiated following a written complaint alleging that the accused fraudulently obtained ₹53 lakh from the complainant on the pretext of arranging a land purchase. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused, in connivance with certain revenue officers and officials, forged documents and misused official procedures to unlawfully acquire money and property.
Search operations are ongoing to gather further evidence and identify other individuals, including possible public servants, linked to the conspiracy. The investigation is continuing, the statement added.
