Baramulla, April 10: Police in Baramulla have thwarted a major land fraud attempt at Wussan Kunzer by apprehending a group of fraudsters posing as land brokers and government officials in order to deceive an unsuspecting buyer. The accused had fabricated a false ownership claim over a piece of land and presented one of their associates as the legitimate owner. To lend credibility to their scheme, one member impersonated a Patwari while others posed as revenue officials. However, timely verification by Police exposed the entire operation as a pre-planned conspiracy aimed at cheating the complainant.
The complainant, Abdul Ahad Malik son of Gh Nabi Malik resident of Panzi Nara Shalteng, had already been duped of a substantial amount before Police intervention. Acting swiftly, Police apprehended the accused identified as Gh Mohammad Wani son of Md Ramzan Wani resident of Palpora Pulwama (impersonating as Patwari), Masood Ahmad Wani son of Md Shafi resident of Pir Bagh Sector B (posing as son of property owner – Khursheed Alam), Md Yousuf Wani son of Ab Ahad resident of Pandithpora Kunzer (broker), Md Abdullah Mir son of Ab Gaffar resident of Shilwat Sonawari (broker), Bilal Parray son of Ab Rashid resident of Markundal (broker), Fayaz Ahmad Khanday son of Gh Nabi resident of Takkanwari Srinagar (broker) and Riyaz Ahmad Mir son of Gh Nabi resident of Sheikhzoo Ganderbal (broker).
Preliminary enquiry revealed that the complainant had already paid ₹4,00,000 in cash and ₹10,000 via bank transfer, and was being further persuaded to arrange ₹20,00,000. The accused were intercepted at a crucial stage, preventing further financial loss.
During the operation, Police recovered and seized forged revenue documents pertaining to the land measuring 13.5 kanals at Wussan Bangil under Khasra Nos. 271, 272, 273, and 274.
Regarding the incident, FIR No. 42/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kunzer. Investigation is ongoing to trace additional accomplices and uncover the full extent of the fraud network.
J&K Police urge the public to remain vigilant and verify all land-related documents and identities through proper government channels before entering into any property transactions.