Srinagar, Nov 7 (KNS): The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against ten individuals in a major land compensation fraud case in Anantnag district.

The charge-sheet, filed before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Anantnag, pertains to FIR No. 12/2015 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B of the RPC, read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Investigations revealed that several officials of the Revenue Department, including the then Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Girdawar, and Pathwari of Dooru, allegedly conspired with private individuals to forge and manipulate land records. The accused reportedly created fake entries to show non-existent landowners as beneficiaries, leading to the illegal disbursement of compensation funds meant for land acquisition during construction of the Verinag–Kokernag road via Batagund.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The fraudulent scheme resulted in significant financial losses to the government and raised serious concerns about corruption within revenue operations.

Officials said the charge-sheet follows an extensive investigation and collection of documentary and witness evidence.

The Crime Branch Kashmir stated that it remains committed to promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions and ensuring strict action against those involved in economic offences.(KNS)