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J&K Land Fraud Exposed: How a Fake Sale Deed Scam Unraveled

The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has taken a significant step by filing a charge sheet in a land fraud case. It names a businessman and two former government revenue officials as the accused. The case revolves around a fraudulent land mutation executed using a sale deed that never actually existed. This action underscores the agency's ongoing efforts to combat corruption and financial crimes in the region.

Key Points: J&K Crime Branch Files Land Fraud Charge Sheet Against Bizman, Officials

  • Charge sheet filed for fraud involving 10 marlas of land in Zoonimar Eidgah, Srinagar
  • Accused include a businessman and a retired Naib Tehsildar and a former Patwari
  • Fraud centered on a non-existent sale deed from 2003 that was never registered
  • Case highlights the Crime Branch's focus on corruption and safeguarding public property
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J&K Crime Branch files charge sheet in land fraud case; names bizman, govt official

J&K Crime Branch files a charge sheet in a Srinagar land fraud case, naming a businessman and two former revenue officials for manipulating records.

"Investigation established that the accused... manipulated revenue records and fraudulently recorded mutation entries on the basis of a non-existent sale deed. - Crime Branch Kashmir Statement"

Srinagar, Dec 4

Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch said on Thursday that it has filed a charge sheet in a land fraud case in the special anti-corruption court in Srinagar.

A statement by the Crime Branch Kashmir said, "The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has submitted a charge sheet in case FIR No. 79/2022 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act before the Hon'ble Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar."

The charge sheet was filed against the accused individuals -- Habibullah Bhat, a businessman, son of Mohammad Sultan Bhat, resident of Omarhair Buchpora; Mohammad Rajab Reshi, retired Naib Tehsildar, son of Haji Ghulam Ahmad Reshi, a resident of Brein Nishat; and Syed Khurshid Ahmad, then Patwari, son of Late Syed Mohammad Amin, a resident of Watalbagh Lar, Ganderbal.

The case originated from a written complaint alleging that a fraudulent mutation of land measuring 10 marlas, falling under Khasra Nos. 467 and 468 at Zoonimar Eidgah, Srinagar, had been executed in favour of the accused beneficiary on the pretext of a sale deed.

"Accordingly, a probe was ordered, and during the investigation, it was revealed that no such sale deed bearing Registration No. 1693 dated 08.09.2003 had ever been registered by the concerned Sub-Registrar. Investigation established that the accused Habibullah Bhat, in criminal conspiracy with the then Patwari Syed Khurshid Ahmad and Naib Tehsildar Mohammad Rajab Reshi, manipulated revenue records and fraudulently recorded mutation entries on the basis of a non-existent sale deed," the statement mentioned.

Their involvement in the commission of offences was prima facie substantiated, and the charge sheet was accordingly submitted for judicial determination.

"The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch J&K reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public property and ensuring accountability against corruption and fraud," the statement added.

The J&K Crime Branch has been investigating special crimes, including those high-profile crimes involving huge financial transactions and those where public demand has been for speedy and special probe.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone who has dealt with property paperwork in India, this is sadly very common. The system is so opaque. It's good to see accountability, but I wonder how many such cases go unreported.
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Arjun K
Finally some action! This is the kind of news we want to see from J&K - normal governance, fighting corruption, not just security issues. Hope the court delivers a speedy verdict. The common man suffers the most from such frauds.
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Priyanka N
Naib Tehsildar and Patwari involved... shows how deep the rot goes at the local revenue department level. They are the first point of contact for citizens. This erodes public trust completely. Strict punishment is needed.
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Michael C
While this is positive, let's be realistic. Filing a charge sheet is one thing. Getting a conviction in our judicial system, which takes years, is another. The real test will be if the guilty are actually punished.
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Kavya N
Land is such an emotional and valuable asset, especially in a place like Kashmir. To manipulate records so brazenly is a crime against the rightful owner. Hope the actual owner gets their land back. 🙏
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Vikram M
The statement says they are committed to safeguarding public property. That's good,

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