The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four individuals involved in a large-scale corruption network manipulating revenue records across Srinagar and Budgam districts. Those apprehended include Riyaz Ahmad Bhat (Nowgam), Mohammad Shafi Lone (Peerbagh), Shahnawaz Rather (Padshahi Bagh), and Shabir Wani (Lasjan).
The case (FIR No. 14/2025) exposes an organized racket involving seven accused, including two revenue officers. Notably, Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz remains at large after her bail was cancelled by the Anti-Corruption Court. Aziz faces four additional corruption cases across CBK and ACB. Authorities continue searches for patwari Ashiq Ali and accomplice Shamima Akhter.
This crackdown follows months of investigation into fraudulent land mutations causing substantial public losses. The CBK has vowed to dismantle the entire network, with more arrests anticipated. (Source: GNS
