Srinagar, Oct 9: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations across Srinagar in connection with a ₹53 lakh land fraud case, registered under FIR No. 23/2025 for offences under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC.
According to an official statement, the case originated from a written complaint alleging that four land brokers — Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir, all residents of Barthana, Srinagar — had fraudulently extracted ₹53 lakh from the complainant under the pretext of arranging a land deal.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused, in connivance with certain revenue officers and officials, allegedly manipulated land documents and misused official procedures to obtain money and property through deceitful means.
During the ongoing searches, the EOW is seeking to recover key evidence and identify a wider network of individuals involved in the scam, including public servants suspected of collusion.
Officials said the investigation is actively progressing to determine the full scope of the conspiracy and ensure that all those involved are brought to justice.
