The J&K Crime Branch has lodged a charge sheet against 108 people for the misappropriation of government funds. The charge sheet, submitted by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch in FIR No. 25/2018, includes sections under the Ranbir Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
In connection with a significant case involving the misappropriation of government funds and illicit appointments in the Electric Division Sumbal, the charge sheet targets 15 Executive Engineers, six Assistant Accounts Officers, and various other officials. Notably, the accused list encompasses individuals from the Electric Division Sumbal and officers and officials from the J&K Bank, Branch Sumbal Sonawari, along with 46 unlawfully appointed fake employees.
The investigation was initiated based on credible information suggesting fraudulent activities by the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) and other department and bank officials. Substantial amounts of government funds were misappropriated, leading to the recovery of crores of rupees from the main accused, Mushtaq Ahmad Malik. The recovered funds were subsequently deposited into the Government Treasury, while significant sums were also traced to various bank accounts of the accused.
Following the government’s approval for prosecution against the accused individuals, a charge sheet has been presented before the competent court for legal resolution. The case underscores a pattern of offenses, including fund diversion and fraudulent appointments, necessitating judicial scrutiny and action.
