Srinagar, July 28: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four out of seven individuals involved in a major corruption case linked to cheating, false land mutations, and tampering with revenue records in Srinagar and Budgam districts.
Registered under FIR No. 14/2025, the case includes charges under Sections 167, 420, 120-B of the RPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Among the accused are two revenue officers accused of operating a well-organized scam that inflicted financial losses and mental distress on innocent locals.
Those arrested include Riyaz Ahmad Bhat of Nowgam, Mohammad Shafi Lone alias Shaff Cheeni of Peerbagh, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather of Padshahi Bagh, and Shabir Ahmad Wani of Bagandar Lasjan.
One of the key accused, Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz, had her bail plea rejected by the Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar and has since been evading arrest. She is reportedly involved in four other cases being investigated by both the Crime Branch and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Kashmir.
Two additional accused—Ashiq Ali, former Patwari of Balhama, and Shamima Akhter of Rawalpora—are also absconding. Authorities have intensified efforts to locate and arrest the remaining suspects. (KNO)
