Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has submitted a charge sheet in court against an individual who was unlawfully appointed as an Assistant Professor at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar. The accused, Ms. Afshan Shabir, a UK national and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder, allegedly misrepresented her citizenship status to secure the government position. Despite holding British citizenship and an OCI card, she declared herself an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the job.
Official investigations revealed that the accused applied for the position under false pretenses, concealing her British citizenship acquired before joining government service. By misleading authorities about her citizenship, she allegedly obtained the public post fraudulently, resulting in personal gain and financial loss to the government. Consequently, Shabir’s services were terminated, and the case has been presented before the court for legal proceedings.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch, along with its Economic Offences Wing (EOW), is responsible for investigating economic crimes and high-level expertise cases to uncover frauds involving technology misuse. These complex investigations demand focused attention and specialized skills, distinct from routine law enforcement tasks.
