SRINAGAR, June 7: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sumbal, against two persons for allegedly obtaining illegal extension of government service by using forged documents and fraudulent certificates.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet in FIR No. 05/2026, registered under Sections 420, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), has been filed against Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, son of Mohammad Jawad Bhat, and Assadullah Bhat, son of Haji Ghulam Ahmad Bhat, both residents of Rakhi Shilwat in Bandipora district.
The case pertains to the alleged manipulation of official records to secure unlawful benefits through extension of service tenure beyond the permissible retirement age.
Investigations conducted by the Economic Offences Wing revealed that the accused had allegedly concealed their actual educational qualifications and falsely projected themselves as illiterate in official records. The inquiry found that they had secured altered dates of birth on the basis of allegedly fraudulent certificates, resulting in incorrect entries in their service documents.
According to investigators, the manipulation of records enabled the accused to continue in government service beyond their legitimate tenure and derive undue financial benefits, causing losses to the State exchequer.
The EOW stated that evidence collected during the investigation substantiated the allegations, following which the chargesheet was presented before the competent court for judicial proceedings.
The case will now proceed before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, Sumbal, which will examine the charges and evidence submitted by the investigating agency.
Meanwhile, the Economic Offences Wing has appealed to the public to remain vigilant against incidents of economic fraud and corruption and to report such offences to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir.
The agency also advised victims of economic fraud to submit complaints through its official communication channels for appropriate legal action.
Officials reiterated the Crime Branch’s commitment to investigating cases involving financial irregularities, forgery and misuse of public resources, and ensuring accountability through due legal process.
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