The Special Crime Wing Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in connection with a multi-lakh government job fraud case, officials said.
The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 09/2019 under Sections 201, 419, 420, 468, 471, and 120-B of the RPC against three accused — Fayaz Ahmad Khan of Maloora Shalteng Srinagar, Showkat Ahmad Shah of Shanzipora Handwara, and Owais Ahmad Rather of Shalteng Khwaja Bagh.
The case stems from a complaint lodged by residents of Pulwama, who alleged that the accused persons duped them of lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing government jobs for their children and relatives.
During the course of investigation, it was revealed that the accused, acting in criminal conspiracy, impersonated influential officials and issued fake appointment orders purportedly from the Forest Department. These documents were later verified and found to be forged.
The accused had allegedly collected huge sums of money in cash from the victims under the guise of arranging “backdoor entry” into government service.
Officials said the challan has now been presented before the competent court for judicial determination.
Meanwhile, the Crime Branch has urged the general public to remain cautious and vigilant against such fraudulent schemes. People have been advised to report any such incidents to the SSP Special Crime Wing Kashmir or submit complaints through the official email ID of the department.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against those involved in job frauds and protecting citizens from financial exploitation