Srinagar, Aug 19, KNT: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against four individuals, including a serving Patwari, for their alleged involvement in a land fraud and criminal conspiracy in Ganderbal district.
Officials said that the accused have been identified as Khurshid Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat of Fatepora Ganderbal, presently serving as Patwari; Ghulam Nabi Bhat, son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat of Fatepora Ganderbal; Abdul Rashid Parray, son of Abdul Gani Parray of Pandach Ganderbal; and his son Sajid Rashid Parray of Pandach Ganderbal.
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The case came to light after a written complaint was received alleging that the accused, led by Patwari Khurshid Ahmad Bhat, fraudulently projected themselves as landowners and entered into an agreement for the sale of land measuring 7 kanals and 2 marlas at Mouza Nuner in Ganderbal. The land, however, was later found to belong to a migrant Kashmiri Pandit and was held under power of attorney by another person.
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According to officials, the complainant had already paid Rs 1.19 crore out of the total deal amount of Rs 2.76 crore before discovering the fraud. Preliminary findings revealed that the accused had forged documents, indulged in impersonation and committed deliberate deception to mislead the buyer.
A case has accordingly been registered under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir). Investigators said that further inquiry is in progress and more arrests could follow. [KNT]
