Srinagar, Sep 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in a land-grabbing and forgery case before the Court of the Sub-Judge, Srinagar.
The chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 08/2016 under Sections 420/511, 167, 471 and 120-B RPC against Mushtaq Ahmad Malik, son of Ghulam Ahmad Malik, a resident of Barapather, Haft Chinar, Srinagar, and the then Patwari, who is now deceased.
According to the Crime Branch, the case originated from a complaint alleging that the accused, in conspiracy with each other, attempted to grab land and obtain building permission from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) by using forged documents.
Following the complaint, a probe was ordered and the allegations were investigated by the EOW Kashmir.
The investigation, the Crime Branch said, substantiated the allegations and revealed instances of fraudulent documentation, misrepresentation of material facts and alleged misuse of official position.
The investigation has been concluded as “Proved” and the chargesheet has been presented before the competent court for judicial determination.
The Crime Branch has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic frauds and urged people to report suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir.
It said victims can also lodge complaints through email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.
