Crime Branch Kashmir Books Four in ₹53 Lakh Land Fraud Case – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against four individuals accused of duping a complainant of ₹53 lakh in a land fraud.

Identifying the accused as Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir, all residents of Barthana Srinagar, the CBK said that they (accused) posed as land brokers and fraudulently collected money under the pretext of arranging a property deal.

Preliminary probe suggests they conspired with revenue officials to manipulate documents and illegally grab land and money. The case has been filed under IPC Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy).

Further investigation is underway to determine the involvement of public servants, added the Crime Branch.