Srinagar, May 01: The Special Crime Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a srinagar resident before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in connection with a “multi-lakh government job scam”, officials said on Friday.
The officials said the accused were chargesheeted n FIR No. 09/2019 under Sections 201, 419, 420, 468, 471, 120-B RPC following a detailed investigation into the allegations of fraud and forgery.
They identified the accused as Fayaz Ahmad Khan, son of Gul Khan, resident of Maloora Shalteng Srinagar, Showkat Ahmad Shah, son of Mohammad Yaseen Shah, resident of Shanzipora Handwara and Owais Ahmad Rather, son of Assadullah Rather, resident of Shalteng Khwaja Bagh.
In a statement, an official spokesperson said, “The Special Crime Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Hon ‘ble Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in FIR No. 09/2019 under Sections 201, 419, 420, 468, 471, 120-B RPC against Fayaz Ahmad Khan S/o Gul Khan R/o Maloora Shalteng Srinagar, Showkat Ahmad Shah So Mohammad Yaseen Shah R/o Shanzipora Handwara and Owais Ahmad Rather S/o Assadullah Rather Ro Shalteng Khwaja Bagh in connection with a multi-lakh government job scam, following a detailed investigation into allegations of fraud and forgery.”
The case originated from a complaint by residents of Pulwama, alleging that the accused fraudulently obtained lakhs of rupees on the pretext of securing government jobs for the children and relatives of complainants, he said.
He added that investigations revealed that the accused, acting in criminal conspiracy, posed as influential officials and issued forged appointment orders purportedly from the Forest Department, later confirmed to be fake. Payments were allegedly taken in cash under the guise of “backdoor entry.”
He further said that the challan has been presented before the competent court for judicial determination.
Furthermore, he advised the general public to remain vigilant against fraudsters and report any such incidents directly to SSP SCW Kashmir (Crime Branch J&K). If you have been a victim of fraud, you may also send your complaint to the official email: [email protected]
