Did the J&K Crime Branch Just File a Charge Sheet in a ₹53 Lakh Land Fraud Case?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Charge sheet filed by J&K Crime Branch against four individuals.
- Involvement in a ₹53 lakh land fraud.
- Accused residents of Barthana Qamarwari, Srinagar.
- Charges include Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code.
- Case emphasizes the need for vigilance in land transactions.
Srinagar, Dec 13 (NationPress) The J&K Crime Branch announced on Saturday that it has submitted a charge sheet against four individuals implicated in a ₹53 lakh fraudulent land transaction.
According to a statement from the Crime Branch, "The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has presented a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with case FIR No. 23/2025, targeting four individuals for their suspected roles in a significant land-sale fraud."
The accused are identified as Tariq Ahmad Hajam (son of Mohd Ramzan Hajam), Ghulam Hassan Mir (son of Ghulam Rasool Mir), Mohd Sultan Mir alias Sulla (son of Abdul Khaliq Mir), and Abdul Razaq Mir (son of Abdul Khaliq Mir), all of whom are residents of Barthana Qamarwari, Srinagar. They have been charged with offenses under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code.
The case emerged from a complaint alleging that the accused fraudulently acquired ₹53 lakh from the complainant and his father by falsely claiming to sell a piece of land. Initial inquiries and further investigations by the EOW indicated that the accused, in collusion with one another, received the payment in full but deceitfully sold the same land to other parties and even transferred segments of it to their own relatives.
The Crime Branch further stated that through a rigorous review of both verbal and documentary evidence, investigators confirmed that the accused had implemented a calculated criminal conspiracy to defraud the complainant and unlawfully seize the funds paid for a land parcel measuring 2.09 kanals located at Estate Barthana, Srinagar.
“With the charge sheet now filed, the case is poised for judicial examination. The EOW of Crime Branch Kashmir reaffirms its steadfast dedication to protecting citizens from economic crimes and ensuring justice through transparent, professional, and thorough investigations,” the statement concluded.
The J&K Police are actively conducting operations and investigations into financial irregularities related to land, drugs, hawala money schemes, etc., as they suspect that revenue generated from these illegal activities is ultimately utilized to support terrorism in J&K.