Srinagar, July 28 (KNS): The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four people in a case involving corruption, cheating, and illegal changes in revenue records in Srinagar and Budgam.
The case, registered under FIR No. 14/2025 on July 9, names seven accused, including two revenue officers, for running an organized fraud that caused financial losses to locals.
Those arrested include Riyaz Ahmad Bhat of Nowgam, Mohammad Shafi Lone alias Shaff Cheeni of Peerbagh, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather of Padshahi Bagh, and Shabir Ahmad Wani of Lasjan.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
A key accused, Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz of Mehjoor Nagar, remains absconding after her bail was cancelled by the Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar. She is also named in four other cases—two with Crime Branch Kashmir and two with the ACB.
Two more accused, former Patwari Ashiq Ali of Hawal and Shamima Akhter of Rawalpora, are also evading arrest. Officials said efforts are on to nab the absconders.(KNS)