Srinagar, July 28: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has arrested four out of seven accused individuals involved in a case of corruption, cheating, false mutations and wrongful insertions in Revenue records, following a detailed investigation backed by substantial evidence.A statement issued here said that the case is registered under FIR No. 14/2025 U/S 167, 420, 120-B RPC read with Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, Svt. 2006, dated 09.07.2025. The accused were found operating in an organized manner, causing significant financial losses and distress to innocent citizens in Srinagar and Budgam districts. The arrested individuals include Riyaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, resident of Nowgam Srinagar, Mohammad Shafi Lone alias Shaff Cheeni, son of Abdul Ahad Lone, R/o House No. 187, Sec-B, Peerbagh Srinagar, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather son of Noor Mohammad Rather, resident of Padshahi Bagh Srinagar and Shabir Ahmad Wani S/o Mohammad Ismail Wani, R/o Bagandar Lasjan. The accused who is still absconding has been identified as Ms. Nusrat Aziz, daughter of Abdul Aziz Lone, resident of Gurez at present Mehjoor Nagar Srinagar, serving as a Tehsildar, had applied for bail which was rejected by the Hon’ble Anti-Corruption Court, Srinagar. She remains absconding and is also involved in four other FIRs (two each registered with Crime Branch Kashmir and ACB Kashmir). Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the absconding accused as per due process of law. The Crime Branch reiterates its commitment to bringing all those involved in organized corruption and fraudulent practices to justice.
