Srinagar, Sept 2 (KNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against four persons in connection with an alleged land fraud worth ?53 lakh.

According to a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the FIR was registered following a written complaint alleging that the accused, acting as land brokers, fraudulently obtained money from the complainant under the pretext of facilitating a property deal.

The statement said that during the course of investigation, it was prima facie substantiated that the accused, in connivance with certain revenue officers and officials, manipulated documents and processes unlawfully to grab the money and land of the complainant.

The accused have been identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, son of Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, resident of Barthana Qamarwari; Ghulam Hassan Mir, son of Ghulam Rasool Mir, resident of Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir, son of Khaliq Mir, resident of Barthana Srinagar and Razzak Mir, son of Khaliq Mir, resident of Barthana Srinagar.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“The criminal acts committed by the above-named individuals prima facie disclose offences punishable under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC. Accordingly, cognizance was taken and a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir,” the statement said.

It added that further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the conspiracy and the involvement of public servants.(KNS).