Srinagar,: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a case against four individuals in connection with an alleged land fraud worth ₹53 lakh.
According to sources, the FIR followed a written complaint claiming that the accused, acting as land brokers, deceitfully collected money from the complainant under the pretext of facilitating a property transaction.
The accused have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, son of Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, of Barthana Qamarwari; Ghulam Hassan Mir, son of Ghulam Rasool Mir, of Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir, son of Khaliq Mir, of Barthana Srinagar; and Razzak Mir, son of Khaliq Mir, of Barthana Srinagar.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the accused, allegedly in collusion with certain revenue officials, manipulated documents and procedures to unlawfully seize both money and property from the complainant.
The statement further noted that the accused’s actions prima facie constitute offences under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code.
A formal case has been registered at the Police Station of the Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, and further investigations are ongoing to uncover the broader conspiracy and the potential involvement of public servants.
