Crime Branch Kashmir

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile land fraud case involving four senior revenue officials and a private individual. The chargesheet has been submitted before the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in FIR No. 08/2021.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to officials, the case has been registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Five accused persons have been named in the chargesheet, including four revenue officials who were posted in Srinagar district at the relevant time.

The accused have been identified as Nusrat Aziz, then Tehsildar Settlement, Srinagar; Shahbaz Bodha, then Tehsildar South, Srinagar; Mohammad Yaseen Kalla, then Patwari Estate Balhama; Ashiq Ali, then Patwari Settlement, Srinagar; and Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Nowgam, Srinagar.

The case originated from a complaint filed by purchasers who alleged that they had legally bought two plots of land measuring 01 Kanal and 07 Marlas each, along with an additional 14½ Marlas, located at Balhama in Srinagar. The land was purchased through registered sale deeds executed by Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, and possession was duly handed over. Revenue mutations bearing numbers 121, 122 and 67 were also lawfully attested in favour of the complainants.

However, during the course of investigation, it emerged that the accused seller, in criminal conspiracy with the concerned revenue officials, allegedly manipulated official records and illegally cancelled the valid mutations. This fraudulent action resulted in the restoration of ownership rights in favour of the seller, enabling the resale of the same land to other parties. Investigators said this caused wrongful loss to the original purchasers and corresponding unlawful gain to the accused.

The investigation further revealed that basic mutations were attested in favour of land broker Riyaz Ahmad Bhat on predated documents. Crucially, this was done at a time when the concerned revenue officers were not even posted within the jurisdiction of the relevant Tehsil or Estate, raising serious questions about abuse of official position and procedural violations.

Officials said that the probe uncovered substantial documentary and official evidence establishing the commission of cognizable offences. Based on the material collected, the Economic Offences Wing concluded that a well-orchestrated conspiracy was executed to defraud the complainants by misusing official machinery.

The chargesheet has now been filed for judicial determination before the Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir today filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 02/2025 under Sections 420 and 471 read with Section 120-B of the RPC before the Hon’ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against four accused persons for their alleged involvement in a large-scale land fraud case.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The charge sheet has been filed against Mohd Afzal Sheikh, son of Late Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, resident of Gopalpora, Chadoora, Budgam; Mohd Sikander Dar, son of Ghulam Mohd Dar, resident of Chainabal Mirgund, Pattan, Baramulla; and Ali Mohd Dar, son of Mohd Ibrahim Dar, resident of Chainabal Mirgund, Pattan, Baramulla.

The case originated from a written complaint alleging that in September 2022, the complainant was induced by the accused land brokers and the landowner to purchase four kanals of land situated at Revenue Estate Ranbirgarh–Pratapgarh, Srinagar.

The complainant was shown revenue records, Naqsh-e-Amini, and geo-tagged photographs to establish the ownership and location of the land. Relying on these representations, the complainant paid ₹50 lakh, after which the sale deed was registered and possession was handed over.

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In a swift action against online fraud, the Cybercrime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE) of Crime Branch Kashmir successfully recovered Rs 24,446 and Rs 20,000 from two separate cyber fraud cases, returning the money to the victims’ accounts.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Authorities have urged the public to stay vigilant against online scams and report cybercrime through helpline.As per a statement issued, cybercrime Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE) Crime Branch Kashmir, in its continuous efforts to act tough against cyber criminals, have been successful in saving the duped money of two cyber fraud victims today.

It says an amount of Rs 24,446 and Rs 20,000 involved in two separate online complaints has been recovered and credited back to the bank accounts of the victims respectively.

“CICE appeals the general masses for not falling prey to the cyber criminals and be aware of the latest duping trends by the cyber fraudsters. In case of any cyber related issue, the general public is advised to call 24×7 toll free number 1930 or register their complaints at www.cybercrime.gov.in,” the statement reads.

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Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday said that it received a written complaint alleging that Amir Ahmad Munshi S/o Late Ghulam Ahmad Munshi (actually the son of Showkat Hussain Bhat R/o Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Srinagar) had falsely claimed to be his brother.

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In a statement issued here, CBK said that it was further alleged that the accused had prepared and produced forged documents, including a Municipal Date of Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, School Records, Voter List, and Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), which were submitted before the competent court in Srinagar.

The acts of the accused prima facie disclose the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Accordingly, cognizance has been taken and a formal case has been registered against the accused individual at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).Investigation into the matter is underway, reads the statement.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered an FIR following a written complaint, alleging serious financial and property fraud in a land transaction.

As per the complaint, land brokers namely Tariq Ahmad Hajam, S/o Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, R/o Barthana Qamarwari, and Ghulam Hassan Mir, S/o Ghulam Rasool Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar, in criminal nexus with Sonaullah Mir and Razzak Mir, both sons of Khaliq Mir R/o Barthana Srinagar, deceitfully grabbed an amount of ₹53.00 lakhs from the complainant under the guise of facilitating a land deal. Upon receipt of the complaint, a probe was initiated at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).

During the course of investigation, it was prima facie substantiated that the accused persons, in connivance with Revenue officers and officials, manipulated documents and processes unlawfully in order to grab the money and land of the complainant.

The criminal acts committed by the following accused individuals ; Tariq Ahmad Hajam, S/o Mohammad Ramzan Hajam, R/o Barthana Qamarwari, Ghulam Hassan Mir, S/o Ghulam Rasool Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar; Sonaullah Mir, S/o Khaliq Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar ;Razzak Mir, S/o Khaliq Mir, R/o Barthana Srinagar.

Prima facie disclose the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420 and 120-B IPC. Accordingly, cognizance was taken and a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir.

Further investigation is underway to identify the full extent of the conspiracy and the involvement of public servants.

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