SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Srinagar in connection with an alleged land fraud case involving the fraudulent sale of the same parcel of land to multiple buyers.
According to an official handout, the chargesheet was filed in FIR No. 03/2024 under Sections 420, 468, 167 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code against three accused persons for their alleged involvement in the case.
The case pertains to the alleged fraudulent sale of a piece of land located at Khushipora, HMT Srinagar, to multiple purchasers through separate registered sale deeds.
Investigations revealed that the accused, Mehraj-ud-Din Khanday and Shabir Ahmad Khanday, both residents of Khushipora Abanshah, Srinagar, allegedly acted in connivance with the then Patwari, who is now deceased, to execute multiple sale deeds for the same land parcel.
The probe found that fabricated and manipulated revenue records were allegedly used to mislead purchasers and secure unlawful financial gains. Following completion of the investigation, the chargesheet was presented before the court for judicial proceedings.
The Crime Branch has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report such incidents directly to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Srinagar. Victims may also lodge complaints through the official email address provided by the department, the statement added.
