Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch lodged a chargesheet in court against a former senior engineer for forgery and evidence destruction. The accused, a retired Superintendent Engineer of the J&K State Power Development Corporation, faced charges under various sections of the law. The chargesheet was presented in the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Srinagar.
The Crime Branch initiated an investigation based on a complaint alleging tampering with the engineer’s date of birth in official records. It was discovered that the accused altered his date of birth in records to gain unauthorized service benefits. The investigation confirmed the forgery through reports from FSL Srinagar and J&K BOSE verification.
The accused not only manipulated records but also destroyed his original service book to hide evidence, leading to charges under Section 201 RPC. The investigation concluded with evidence against him, prompting the submission of the chargesheet for legal proceedings. The public was urged to report economic fraud cases to the SSP EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K, and victims were advised to send complaints to the specified email address.
The J&K Crime Branch, with specialized teams, handles economic offenses that demand expert investigations. The branch, distinct from regular law enforcement, focuses on intricate economic crimes. It comprises wings for the Valley and Jammu division, each with dedicated sleuths for economic crime investigations.
