Srinagar, Nov 10 (KNS) : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a man accused of impersonating a CID officer and cheating people by promising government jobs and transfers.
The chargesheet has been filed against Ghulam Hassan Dar, son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar, a resident of Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal, before the court of Sub-Judge Srinagar in connection with FIR No. 24/2023 registered under Sections 420 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
According to a statement issued by the Crime Branch, the case was registered following a written complaint alleging that the accused falsely projected himself as a CID officer posted in Delhi and fraudulently induced people by promising government favours.
The accused allegedly assured the transfer of an employee of the Railway Department from Uttarakhand to Srinagar and also promised to secure an appointment as a Nursing Orderly in the Health Department.
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To substantiate his claims, he allegedly provided fake appointment orders and a forged deputation letter to the victim and cheated people of lakhs of rupees in the process.
The EOW said the allegations were substantiated during the investigation, which was subsequently concluded as proved.
As the accused is absconding, the chargesheet has been filed in absentia under Section 512 CrPC for judicial determination, the statement said.
Meanwhile, SSP EOW Kashmir has advised the public to verify the credentials of individuals claiming official connections and refrain from paying money to anyone promising government jobs or transfers through unauthorised channels.
The public has also been urged to report such fraudulent activities to the EOW Kashmir. (KNS)
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