SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two people in an alleged fraudulent land deal involving Rs 16.50 lakh.
The chargesheet was presented before the Special Municipal Mobile Magistrate, Jammu, in connection with FIR No. 21/2025 registered at Police Station Crime Branch EOW Jammu under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC.
The accused have been identified as Rahul Dasgotra and Sneha Verma.
According to the case, a complaint was filed by Dr Anjan Bhola, who alleged that Dasgotra claimed ownership of land at Patyari (Bhatyari) village in Bishnah and entered into an agreement with him for the sale of one kanal of land for Rs 16.50 lakh.
During the investigation, the Crime Branch examined the notarised agreement to sell dated June 20, 2023, besides bank and revenue records related to the transaction.
The investigation found that Rs 10 lakh and Rs 6.50 lakh were allegedly transferred by the complainant in two instalments to a Canara Bank account held in the name of Om Sai Construction, a firm owned by Sneha Verma, wife of Dasgotra.
The Crime Branch said verification of revenue records from the Tehsildar, Bishnah, showed that Khasra No. 1152 min, cited in connection with the land deal, did not exist in Patyari (Bhatyari) village.
The investigating agency said it found sufficient material against both accused during the probe and subsequently filed the chargesheet for adjudication by the court.
The investigation was conducted under the supervision of Dy SP Goldy Sharma.
SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu Faisal Qureshi urged people to exercise caution while entering into property and financial transactions and report suspected fraud to the Crime Branch.
The allegations against the accused have not been proved in court and remain subject to judicial determination.
