Srinagar, September 2, 2025 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), formerly Crime Branch Kashmir, has booked four individuals for their alleged involvement in a ₹53 lakh land fraud case, marking yet another property scam in the Valley.
According to the complaint, land brokers Tariq Ahmad Hajam of Qamarwari and Ghulam Hassan Mir of Srinagar, along with brothers Sonaullah Mir and Razzak Mir of Barthana, Srinagar, duped the complainant of ₹53 lakh under the pretext of arranging a land deal.
Following a preliminary probe, the EOW found prima facie evidence that the accused, in connivance with revenue officials, manipulated documents and procedures to grab both the complainant’s money and property. An FIR under IPC Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) has been registered, while further investigation is underway to trace the broader conspiracy and the possible involvement of public servants.
The EOW noted that this case is part of a disturbing trend. Over the last two months, the wing has unearthed multiple land frauds in Kashmir, exposing entrenched collusion between fraudsters and corrupt revenue staff. On August 29, two fresh cases were registered against notorious property dealers already facing trial in similar scams. In an earlier crackdown, the agency had also booked seven individuals, including a Tehsildar and a Patwari, for corruption, cheating, and tampering with revenue records.
