SRINAGAR, April 30, 2026 : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a major fraud case involving fake promises of land allotment and government jobs.
The chargesheet, linked to FIR No. 84/2022 under Section 420 RPC, has been submitted before the Court of Judge Small Causes Srinagar against accused Bashir Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Astanpora Tailbal, Hazratbal.
💰 How the Fraud Unfolded
According to investigators, the accused:
- Collected large sums of money from multiple victims in January 2019
- Promised Jammu Development Authority (JDA) land allotments
- Assured government jobs for relatives
- Failed to deliver on both commitments
The probe established that the accused intentionally deceived victims and extracted money through false assurances, confirming the offence of cheating.
⚖️ Legal Action Initiated
After a detailed investigation, EOW Kashmir gathered sufficient evidence and filed the chargesheet before the competent court for further judicial proceedings.
⚠️ Public Advisory Issued
Crime Branch has urged citizens to stay vigilant against such fraudsters and avoid falling prey to fake job and land scams.
People are advised to report suspicious activities to SSP EOW Kashmir Abdul Waheed Shah or through official channels.
