The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in Srinagar and Budgam districts in connection with an alleged multi-lakh rupees land fraud case involving forged documents in the Narkara area, officials said.
Complaint Leads To FIR In Land Deal Case
According to officials, the case was registered under FIR No. 06/2026 following a complaint filed by a resident of Humhama. The FIR was registered under sections 420, 468 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code, dealing with cheating, forgery for the purpose of cheating and criminal conspiracy.
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The complainant alleged that Tariq Ahmad Sofi had fraudulently taken lakhs of rupees from him on the promise of selling a piece of land at Narkara. Officials said the money was allegedly taken in connection with a land transaction that later came under scrutiny.
Forged Documents Allegedly Prepared
Investigators found that Sofi, a resident of Tulsi Bagh in Srinagar, allegedly acted along with Tariq Ahmad Wani of Narkara, Budgam, and in connivance with a former Patwari to prepare forged documents for the fake land transaction.
Officials said the accused were allegedly operating as land brokers and had entered into a criminal conspiracy to cheat the complainant and misappropriate money linked to the deal.
Searches Conducted To Collect Evidence
During the investigation, searches were carried out in the presence of Executive Magistrates to seize incriminating material and collect further evidence, officials said.
The Crime Branch has urged the public to remain alert against land fraudsters and immediately report such incidents to the SSP Special Crime Wing, Kashmir.
