Srinagar, Dec 13,: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with a land sale fraud case involving alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in Barthana area of the city.
The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 23/2025 against four accused namely Tariq Ahmad Hajam, son of Muhammad Ramzan Hajam; Ghulam Hassan Mir, son of Ghulam Rasool Mir; Muhammad Sultan Mir alias Sulla, son of Abdul Khaliq Mir; and Abdul Razaq Mir, son of Abdul Khaliq Mir. All the accused are inhabitants of Barthana Qamarwari, Srinagar.
According to the investigation, the case originated from a complaint alleging that the accused persons had obtained ₹53 lakh from the complainant and his father on the assurance of selling a piece of land. However, after receiving the full payment, the accused allegedly sold the same parcel of land to other parties and also transferred portions of it in the names of their own family members.
The EOW investigation revealed that the accused acted in connivance and executed a planned conspiracy to cheat the complainant. The probe established that the amount was received for land measuring 2.09 kanals situated at Estate Barthana, Srinagar, but the transaction was never honoured as promised.
Investigators examined oral statements, revenue records, sale deeds, and other documentary evidence, which, according to officials, substantiated the allegations of deliberate fraud and misappropriation of money.
Based on the findings, offences under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code have been invoked against the accused. With the filing of the chargesheet, the case has now entered the stage of judicial scrutiny and adjudication before the competent court.
Further proceedings in the matter will be determined by the court in accordance with law. [KNT]
