Srinagar, May 19 (JKNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday carried out searches in Budgam in connection with a Rs 93 lakh land fraud case involving alleged sale of migrant property and standing trees through forged agreements, officials said.
As per news agency JKNS, EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K conducted house searches at Semsaan, Budgam in connection with FIR No. 17/2026 registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Police Station EOW Kashmir. The case pertains to an alleged Rs. 93 lakh land fraud involving accused Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar of Jawalpora, Budgam and Soom Nath Koul of Bangalore North Karnataka/Janipur Jammu. Investigation revealed that the complainant was allegedly induced to purchase 5 kanals of migrant land at Drusu, Pulwama and 300 standing trees at Bijbehara through fake agreements. Soom Nath Koul allegedly posed as attorney holder of the original owners, while Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Dar acted as witness. Investigation further revealed that neither the land nor trees belonged to the accused. Further investigation in the case is underway.
Consequently, in continuation of the investigation, house searches were carried out Semsaan Budgam in the presence of Executive Magistrates to collect incriminating material and other evidence relevant to the case.
The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents directly to SSP EOW Srinagar (Crime Branch J&K), Abdul Waheed Shah. Victims of economic fraud may also submit complaints through the official email: sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in . (JKNS)
