CBK files chargesheet in Rs 5.5 lakh job fraud case

Srinagar, Dec 19: The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Ganderbal resident for allegedly duping several people of rupees 5.50 lakh on the pretext of providing government jobs, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy towards job frauds and cheating cases.
According to a statement, the Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in case FIR No. 05/2020 under Section 420 RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Sub Judge 13th Finance, Srinagar, against Muzaffar Ahmad Shah S/o Shamsudin Shah, resident of Saloora, Ganderbal, at present residing at Co-operative Colony, Peerbagh.
The statement says, the case originated from a complaint alleging that the accused fraudulently obtained an amount of Rs 5.50 lakh from complainants on the false promise of providing government jobs to them and their relatives. Acting promptly on the complaint, the Special Crime Wing Kashmir initiated a detailed probe into the matter.
It says, during the course of investigation, substantial evidence came to light establishing the involvement of the accused in the alleged offence. The investigation revealed that the accused had deliberately misled the complainants, exploiting their aspirations for government employment, and dishonestly induced them to part with their hard-earned money.
“Upon completion of the investigation, the allegations were found to be substantiated, leading to the filing of the charge sheet before the competent court for offences punishable under Section 420 of the RPC.”
The statement further says, the Special Crime Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, reiterates its zero-tolerance policy towards job frauds and other forms of cheating, particularly those targeting gullible and unemployed youth. The Wing remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rule of law through rigorous, transparent and uncompromising investigations, and urges the public to remain vigilant against such fraudulent practices. (KNO)