Srinagar, Dec 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals in connection with a ₹53 lakh land fraud case.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet has been submitted in FIR No. 23/2025, naming Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Mohd Sultan Mir alias Sulla, and Abdul Razaq Mir, all residents of Barthana Qamarwari, Srinagar. The accused have been charged under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code for cheating and criminal conspiracy.
The case originated from a complaint alleging that the accused deceitfully obtained ₹53 lakh from the complainant and his father on the pretext of selling a piece of land. However, after receiving the full payment, the accused allegedly sold the same land to other parties and also transferred portions of it to their own family members.
Following a preliminary inquiry and a detailed investigation, the EOW established that the accused acted in connivance and orchestrated a deliberate conspiracy to defraud the complainant. Investigators found that the fraud involved land measuring 2.09 kanals at Estate Barthana, Srinagar.
The investigation relied on meticulous examination of oral as well as documentary evidence, which substantiated the allegations of cheating and unlawful misappropriation of funds. With the filing of the chargesheet, the case is now ready for judicial adjudication.
The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir reaffirmed its commitment to protecting citizens from economic crimes and ensuring justice through transparent, professional, and thorough investigations.