Srinagar, January 23 (GNS): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Budgam, in connection with FIR No. 61/2023 under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 IPC of Police Station EOW-Kashmir.
In a statement to GNS, the Crime Branch Kashmir said the case involves allegations of cheating, forgery and use of forged documents concerning Plot No. 1165 measuring 30×50 feet, situated at Government Housing Colony, Ompora, Budgam.
Acting on a written complaint, EOW Kashmir initiated an investigation into claims made by a woman asserting lawful ownership over the plot. The complainant alleged that while she had acquired the property through a valid chain of powers of attorney from the original allottee, another individual was simultaneously claiming ownership of the same plot based on a separate set of documents, raising suspicions of fraud and criminal conspiracy.
During the investigation, statements from the complainant, original allottee Satish Kumar Sharma, and other relevant persons were recorded. Official verification from the offices of Sub Registrar Budgam and Sub Registrar IV, 2nd Additional Munsif Jammu, established that an irrevocable General Power of Attorney purportedly executed in 2010 in favor of the accused was never registered in official records. The original allottee categorically denied executing any such document or residing at the address mentioned therein.
The investigation revealed that the accused, Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Dar, son of Mohd Shaban Dar, resident of Nowgam Bypass Srinagar, had fraudulently used forged documents to claim ownership of the plot and execute further transactions. Confirmation from the J&K Housing Department validated the complainant as the legitimate owner.
Accordingly, EOW Kashmir established a prima facie case under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 IPC and filed the chargesheet before the competent court for judicial adjudication.
The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir stated it remains vigilant in taking stringent action against individuals and groups involved in fraudulent dealings of land and housing properties, and that such acts aimed at usurping public assets will be strictly dealt with under law, the statement read. (GNS)
