Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a resident of Uri in livestock fraud case, accusing him of cheating a cattle trader through fake agreements and bounced cheques issued under the guise of a government scheme.
Investigations have also revealed that the accused lured the trader into supplying livestock worth lakhs of rupees by promising payment under a government quota scheme.
“The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 17/2023 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) against accused Muneer Ahmad Kataria S/o Noor-ud-Din Kataria R/o Uri Salamabad, A/P Shutrloo Rohama, District Baramulla,” reads a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
It reads, the case originated from a written complaint alleging cheating and misappropriation of a huge amount of money in connection with the sale of livestock. The complainant alleged that he was induced to supply cows and sheep on the assurance of payment under a Government ST Quota Scheme. Acting on the complaint, a detailed probe was initiated by the Economic Offences Wing Kashmir and during investigation, it surfaced that the complainant, who is engaged in the business of purchase and sale of cattle and sheep, supplied livestock including cows and sheep worth lakhs.
The statement also reads, partial payments were made initially to gain his confidence. Subsequently, the accused issued several cheques amounting to ₹30 lakh, all of which were dishonoured due to insufficient balance. Despite repeated assurances, the remaining payment was never made, causing substantial financial loss to the complainant.
It also reads, the investigation further revealed that the accused adopted a calculated modus operandi by executing misleading agreements and issuing dishonoured and fake cheques on the false pretext of procurement under a Government welfare scheme, thereby causing wrongful loss to the complainant and wrongful gain to himself.
“On the basis of evidence collected, offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC stand fully established against accused Muneer Ahmad Kataria, and the chargesheet has been duly presented before the competent court for judicial determination,” the statement reads.—(KNO)
