JAMMU: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two accused persons in connection with an alleged fraudulent land transaction involving ₹16.50 lakh, officials said.
The chargesheet has been filed before the Court of Special Municipal Mobile Magistrate, Jammu, in FIR No. 21/2025 registered under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC at Police Station Crime Branch EOW Jammu against Rahul Dasgotra and Sneha Verma.
According to the Crime Branch, the case originated from a written complaint lodged by Dr Anjan Bhola, who alleged that Rahul Dasgotra represented himself as the owner of land at Village Patyari (Bhatyari), Bishnah, and induced him to enter into an agreement to purchase one kanal of land for ₹16.50 lakh.
During investigation, the notarised Agreement to Sell dated June 20, 2023, along with relevant bank and revenue records, was seized and examined. The investigation established that the complainant had transferred ₹10 lakh and ₹6.50 lakh in two instalments into a Canara Bank account maintained in the name of Om Sai Construction, owned by Sneha Verma, wife of Rahul Dasgotra.
Verification of revenue records obtained from the Tehsildar, Bishnah, further revealed that Khasra No. 1152 min, on the basis of which the subject land transaction had allegedly been represented, did not exist in Village Patyari (Bhatyari), Bishnah.
The investigation, led by Dy SP Goldy Sharma, found sufficient evidence against both accused, following which the chargesheet was submitted before the court for judicial determination.
SSP Crime Branch EOW Jammu Faisal Qureshi urged people to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report similar incidents to the Crime Branch. He said victims of economic fraud may also submit complaints through the Crime Branch email or contact its official helpline.
