Accused linked to false mutations, forged sale deeds: SSP Wahid Shah
Srinagar | : The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has initiated investigations into a land fraud case, conducting searches across multiple locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts. An FIR has been registered against seven individuals, including a former Tehsildar, for their alleged involvement in cheating, corruption, and tampering with revenue records related to fraudulent land deals in the Balhama area.
During a press conference, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Abdul Wahid Shah detailed the case, which arose from a complaint by a woman who claimed she was deceived by the accused. The complaint involved manipulation of khasra numbers in sale deeds and false mutations facilitated by revenue officials. The woman reported purchasing 5 kanals and 4 marlas of land for Rs 88.4 lakh and exchanging an additional 2 kanals of land, only to find that the original sale deeds had been returned with forged details. Subsequently, part of the land was forcibly occupied by another individual. The preliminary investigation revealed that the sale deeds had been altered to show incorrect survey numbers, with the former Tehsildar and Patwari allegedly aiding in these modifications to grant illegal ownership to one of the accused, Riyaz Ahmad Bhat. The individuals named in the FIR include Nusrat Aziz (former Tehsildar), Ashiq Ali (former Patwari), and several others connected to the fraudulent activities. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the RPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act. SSP Shah noted that Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz is already facing trial for similar charges in another case, suggesting a potential organized network involved in deceiving land buyers in the region. Ongoing investigations may lead to further arrests and legal actions as the case develops.
