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Crime Branch Detains Four in Kashmir Land Records Fraud After Tehsildar’s Bail Revocation

With evidence pointing to coordinated land record manipulation in Srinagar, Budgam, four suspects have been detained as three revenue officers evade arrest.

The arrested persons have been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, of Nowgam, Srinagar, Mohammad Shafi Lone, of Peerbagh, Srinagar, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather, of Padshahi Bagh Srinagar and Shabir Ahmad Wani, of Bagandar Lasjan. (File)

Overview

  • On July 9, the Economic Offences Wing registered FIR No.14/2025 under IPC Sections 167, 420 and 120-B read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act against seven individuals for fraudulent land mutations.
  • Evidence-led operations on July 28 led to the arrests of Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, Mohammad Shafi Lone, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather and Shabir Ahmad Wani.
  • The Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar revoked bail for Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz, who is now one of three fugitives being pursued by investigators.
  • Patwari Ashiq Ali and local official Shamima Akhter remain at large despite court orders demanding their arrest.
  • Authorities allege the scheme inflicted significant financial losses on vulnerable landholders across Srinagar and Budgam.