Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Multi-Crore Land Compensation Scam; 10 Accused Booked – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against ten accused persons for their alleged role in a multi-crore land compensation scam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

According to a media statement, the charge-sheet has been submitted before the Court of the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Anantnag, in connection with FIR No. 12/2015 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The case revolves around fraudulent compensation payments made for non-existent land allegedly acquired by the government for the construction of the Verinag–Kokernag road via Batagund. Investigations revealed that revenue officials, including the then Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Girdawar, and Patwari of Dooru, in connivance with private individuals, fabricated land records and forged documents to release compensation to fictitious beneficiaries.

The accused are alleged to have conspired to manipulate official records, facilitating illegal financial gains at the cost of the state exchequer and public trust. The investigation established the creation of fake revenue entries to fraudulently withdraw government funds meant for genuine landowners.

Following comprehensive investigation and evidence collection, the EOW has produced the charge-sheet against the accused for judicial scrutiny.

The Crime Branch Kashmir reaffirmed its commitment to upholding transparency and accountability in governance, emphasizing that those involved in economic offences will be brought to justice without exception.