Accused allegedly forged appointment orders, deputation letter after impersonating Delhi-posted CID officer; remains absconding
Srinagar, November 10 :
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of defrauding several people of lakhs of rupees by impersonating a CID officer and falsely promising government jobs and official transfers.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet has been filed in connection with FIR No. 24/2023, registered under Sections 420 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar, against Ghulam Hassan Dar, son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar, a resident of Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal.
The case originated from a written complaint alleging that the accused falsely projected himself as a CID officer posted in Delhi and used the fabricated identity to gain the confidence of unsuspecting individuals and extract money by promising government-related favours.
During the alleged fraud, the accused reportedly assured one victim that he could facilitate the transfer of an employee of the Railway Department from Uttarakhand to Srinagar. He also allegedly promised another government appointment as a Nursing Orderly in the Health Department.
To make his claims appear genuine, the accused allegedly provided forged appointment orders and a fabricated deputation letter, thereby misleading the victims and cheating them of substantial amounts of money.
The EOW Kashmir, during the course of investigation, examined the allegations and collected evidence, which, according to the agency, substantiated the charges against the accused.
Following the completion of the investigation, the case was declared proved and the chargesheet was presented before the competent court under Section 512 CrPC in absentia, as the accused continues to remain absconding.
Meanwhile, SSP EOW Kashmir has urged the general public to remain vigilant against individuals falsely claiming official connections or promising government employment, transfers and other administrative favours in exchange for money.
The public has been advised to verify the credentials of such individuals and refrain from making payments through unauthorised channels for government jobs or transfers. Any suspected fraudulent activity should be immediately reported to the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir.(KNC)