Srinagar: Economic Offences Wing Files Charge Sheet in Fraudulent Appointment and Salary Drawal Case
The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has produced a charge sheet in case FIR No. 95/2022, under Sections 419, 420, 409, 468, 471 read with 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), before the Hon’ble Court of Sub Judge, Chadoora, against the accused persons namely Gh. Mohi-ud-Din Gazi (Retired Headmaster), S/o Ghulam Mohammad Gazi, R/o Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar; Mubeena Kawsar; and Ifra Nissar.
The case originated from a communication received from the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, highlighting irregularities in appointments and manipulation of service records under SRO-43. Consequently, a formal case was registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).
Investigation revealed that the original appointee, Miss Ifra Nissar, had resigned from government service. However, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) deliberately concealed her resignation and fraudulently substituted another individual in her place, continuing to draw salary against the said post.
During the investigation, both documentary and oral evidence substantiated the allegations, establishing a criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of government funds. Accordingly, offences under the relevant provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code were proven, and a charge sheet has been filed before the Hon’ble Court for judicial determination.
The Crime Branch Kashmir reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity within public institutions. The agency remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law and bringing to justice all those involved in economic offences and acts of corruption that undermine public trust and the credibility of government systems.[KNT]
