Srinagar, Oct 9(KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir conducted searches at multiple locations in Srinagar district in connection with a rupees 53 lakh land fraud case involving manipulation of official documents and misuse of authority.
The case, registered as FIR No. 23/2025 under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), was initiated following a written complaint alleging that four individuals Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir, all residents of Barthana, Srinagar deceitfully obtained ?Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel53 lakh from the complainant under the false pretext of facilitating a land deal.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused, in connivance with certain revenue officers and other officials, manipulated documents and misused official channels to illegally acquire money and property, he said.
He said that the ongoing searches aim to uncover further evidence, identify the full scope of the conspiracy, and determine the involvement of any public servants in the fraudulent scheme.
The investigation is currently underway.(KNS)