Srinagar, July 13: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, J&K, on Monday said it successfully executed a long-pending arrest warrant against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir and a resident of Lashtiyal, Kalaroos, Kupwara.
In a statement, the EOW said the arrest warrant was issued by the Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 17/2015 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC at Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir. Upon completion of the investigation, a charge sheet had been filed before the competent court.
The accused is a notorious and habitual offender, with 11 other cases involving cheating and the use of fake and forged employment documents registered against him across Kashmir, the statement said.
Of these, four cases are under investigation, while seven have already been charge-sheeted before the court, it said.
Acting on credible inputs, the EOW apprehended the accused, who was produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody. He has been lodged in Central Jail, Srinagar, in compliance with the court’s orders, the statement said.
The EOW appealed to the general public to remain vigilant against individuals involved in cheating, forgery and job-related fraud. Citizens have been advised not to fall prey to false promises of government employment or forged appointment letters and other fraudulent documents.
The statement said anyone who comes across such fraudulent activities or suspects any person of indulging in similar offences should report the matter immediately to the nearest police station or the Crime Branch, J&K, so that prompt legal action can be taken.
