Srinagar, Aug. 3 -- The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) today conducted searches at multiple locations in District Anantnag in connection with a case registered under FIR No. 16/2025.

"During the operation, the accused-Shahid Rehman Bhat, son of Ab. Rehman Bhat, resident of Shangus, Nowgam, District Anantnag and proprietor of M/s AR Trading Agri Services Pvt. Ltd-was arrested for allegedly defrauding innocent individuals of crores of rupees," said Public Relations Officer, Crime Branch Kashmir.

"The case was initiated following multiple written complaints received by the Economic Offences Wing. The complainants alleged that the accused had cheated them under the pretext of supplying High-Density Apple Plants. After collect...