Crime Branch Kashmir books four in Rs 53 lakh land fraud case

Srinagar, Sep 02: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a First Information Report (FIR) against four individuals in connection with 53 lakh land fraud case in Srinagar, officials said on Tuesday.

The accused were booked following a written complaint, alleging serious financial and property fraud in a land transaction.

In a statement, an official spokesperson said that "as per the complaint, land brokers identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, S/o Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, R/o Barthana Qamarwari; Ghulam Hassan Mir, S/o Ghulam Rasool Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir, S/o Khaliq Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar; and Razzak Mir, S/o Khaliq Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar, deceitfully grabbed an amount of ₹53.00 lakhs from the complainant under the guise of facilitating a land deal. Upon receipt of the complaint, a probe was initiated at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).

He said, during the course of investigation, it was prima facie substantiated that the accused persons, in connivance with Revenue officers and officials, manipulated documents and processes unlawfully in order to grab the money and land of the complainant.

Prima facie discloses the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC. Accordingly, cognizance was taken, and a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir.

Further investigation is underway to identify the full extent of the conspiracy and the involvement of public servants, he stated.