SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday carried out house searches at several locations across Srinagar district in connection with a Rs 53 lakh land fraud case involving four individuals.
According to officials, the searches were conducted as part of the investigation into Case FIR No. 23/2025, registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against land brokers Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sonaullah Mir, and Razzak Mir — all residents of Barthana, Srinagar.
The case was initiated following a written complaint alleging that the accused deceitfully collected Rs 53 lakh from the complainant under the pretext of facilitating a land deal. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspects, in connivance with certain revenue officers and officials, allegedly manipulated documents and misused official procedures to fraudulently obtain both money and property.
Officials said the ongoing searches aim to gather evidence and uncover the broader network of individuals involved, including any public servants connected to the conspiracy.
The EOW confirmed that the investigation is continuing and further action will follow based on the evidence collected during the raids.
