Srinagar(KNZ):The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a substantial land fraud case, exposing a scam in which unsuspecting buyers were swindled of several lakhs of rupees.
The chargesheet in FIR No. 30/2023, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC, was submitted before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kangan, against two accused individuals — Abdul Hamid Dar, son of Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Ariguripora Shadi Gund, Kangan, and Abdul Qayoom Sheikh, son of Mohammad Sultan Sheikh, resident of Chak Akhal Guri Mohallah, Kangan.
The case originated from a written complaint alleging that the duo, posing as land brokers, fraudulently sold 4 kanals and 16 marlas of land located at Kachnambal near Baba Nagri Road, Kangan, to the complainants for ₹27 lakh. The accused allegedly collected an additional ₹96,000 for obtaining an NOC, ₹52,000 for Intikhab (record extract), and ₹1 lakh for legal documentation, despite having no legal ownership of the land.
Investigations conducted by the Economic Offences Wing revealed that after receiving the complete payment and even handing over possession, the accused refused to provide any revenue documents. Further inquiry established that the land in question did not belong to the accused, confirming the fraudulent intent and misappropriation of funds.
Based on the evidence gathered, the EOW registered a formal case and, following a thorough probe, filed the chargesheet for judicial proceedings.
The Crime Branch Kashmir has urged the public to remain vigilant and conduct proper verification before entering into land or property transactions, reaffirming its commitment to taking strict action against economic offenders.(knz)
