Crime Branch Kashmir Conducts Raids Across Multiple Sites in ₹53 Lakh Land Scam
EOW targets alleged property brokers in Srinagar accused of forging documents and defrauding a complainant in a fake land deal.
Srinagar, Oct 9: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday carried out raids at multiple locations across Srinagar in connection with a ₹53 lakh land fraud case involving four alleged property brokers.
According to officials, the searches were conducted as part of investigations into FIR No. 23/2025 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code. The accused identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir, all residents of Barthana, Srinagar allegedly duped a complainant of ₹53 lakh under the pretext of facilitating a land deal.
The investigation revealed that the accused, in connivance with certain revenue officers and officials, forged documents and misused official procedures to illegally obtain money and property. The EOW said searches are aimed at recovering incriminating material and identifying others involved in the wider fraud network.
Officials confirmed that the role of public servants connected to the alleged conspiracy is also being examined. Further investigation in the case is ongoing.
