Srinagar, April 11 -- Police in Baramulla district on Friday foiled a major land scam at Wussan Kunzer and arrested seven suspects posing as land brokers and government officials in order to deceive an unsuspecting buyer. "The accused had fabricated a false ownership claim of 13.5 kanals land at Wussan Bangil and presented one of their associates as the legitimate owner. To lend credibility to their scheme, one member impersonated as a patwari while others posed as revenue officials," a police spokesperson said. Police said the complainant, Abdul Ahad Malik of Panzi Nara Shalteng, had already been duped of a substantial amount before the police intervention. He further said that preliminary enquiry revealed that the complainant had already paid Rs.4,00,000 in cash and Rs.10,000 via bank transfer, and was being further persuaded to arrange Rs.20 lakh. A case has been registered under relevant sections.htc...