The Jammu & Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a charge sheet against four individuals in connection with a high-profile land fraud case involving Rs 53 lakh. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir presented the charge sheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, under FIR No. 23/2025. The accused are alleged to have orchestrated a systematic scheme to cheat the complainant in a land sale transaction.

The accused—Tariq Ahmad Hajam, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Mohd Sultan Mir alias Sulla, and Abdul Razaq Mir, all residents of Barthana Qamarwari, Srinagar—have been booked under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code. The charges relate to cheating and criminal conspiracy in a case that has shaken local real estate dealings.

Investigations revealed that the accused deceitfully collected Rs 53 lakh from the complainant and his father under the pretext of selling a 2.09-kanal plot in Estate Barthana. However, they allegedly sold the same land to other parties and even transferred portions to family members, demonstrating a deliberate and premeditated plan to defraud the victims.

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The Crime Branch stated that through “meticulous examination of both oral and documentary evidence,” they established the accused had coordinated the fraudulent sale and misappropriated the full payment. Authorities emphasized the importance of thorough investigative procedures in uncovering such complex economic crimes.

With the charge sheet now filed, the case is ready for judicial adjudication. The EOW reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens from economic offences and highlighted that transparent, professional investigations remain a cornerstone of justice in financial fraud cases across the region.

J&K Police have been intensifying operations against various financial crimes, including land fraud, hawala networks, and drug-related rackets. Officials note that funds from such unlawful activities are often diverted to support terrorist operations, making vigilant enforcement of economic offences critical for regional security.

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