Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: Unlicensed land and property brokers who allegedly “deceive” numerous individuals are emerging as a threat in Jammu and Kashmir. A politician took to X and posted: “These brokers have formed a network involved in widespread cheating. They pose a threat to innocent people as they are pursuing a mission of exploitation and loot.” He wrote: “Legal action must be taken against these unlicensed brokers who are operating illegally. They should be booked according to the relevant provisions of the law and promptly arrested. It’s crucial to halt the menace of looting and exploiting innocent individuals in Jammu and Kashmir. The innocent people are falling into the trap of these brokers and are losing their properties.” “Justice must be delivered to those victimized by these brokers. In addition to booking and arresting these culprits, their properties should be confiscated and auctioned to establish a deterrent and set an example I'm confident that every DC, Tehsildar, and Patwari could compile a list swiftly. Taking decisive actions against this mafia is crucial as brokers play a role in fostering corruption. There is a possibility that this alleged nexus might have been involved in funding stone-pelting and militancy. There are indications that money from drug trade is being invested in land, potentially being legalized for anti-national activities too. for others. I’m confident that every Deputy Commissioner, Tehsildar, and Patwari could compile a list swiftly, and taking decisive actions against this mafia of brokers would significantly alleviate public concerns. This is particularly crucial, given that these brokers frequently play a role in fostering corruption,” he wrote. “There is a possibility that this alleged nexus might have been involved in funding stone-pelting and militancy. Additionally, it encompasses numerous deals related to Pandit lands, representing a significant form of exploitation. Moreover, there are indications that money from drug trade is being invested in land, potentially being legalized for anti-national activities too,” he wrote further. The politician urged the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to order a probe and get the dealings of these unregistered land brokers investigated. He tagged his post to NIA, LG Manoj Sinha, Union Home Minister’s Office and Prime Minister’s Office. |