Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir (Crime Branch J&K) has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 16/2014 under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the RPC before the Court of Forest Magistrate, Srinagar, against four individuals involved in a recruitment scam in the Health Department using forged educational certificates.
The accused persons are Shuja Jeelani, son of Gh. Jeelani, resident of 79-B, Pamposh Colony, Chanapora Srinagar; Mohd Iqbal, son of Mohd Usman, of H.No. 181, Umer Colony, Lal Nagar, Chanapora Srinagar; Nisar Ahmad Wani, son of Nasir Ahmad Wani, of Malwari Pulwama; and Riyaz Ahmad Shah, son of Ab. Aziz Shah, of Midoora Awantipora Pulwama.
The case was initiated following a complaint that four candidates, selected by the Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) for various positions in the Health Department, had secured their appointments through fake and forged educational testimonials. Verification revealed that the documents submitted by the accused were forged and inconsistent with the original records, leading to the cancellation of their appointments.
Investigation confirmed that the accused had dishonestly procured government employment by submitting forged certificates, thereby cheating the authorities.
The public is urged to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and to report any such incidents. Victims of economic fraud can also submit complaints via email at ss********@**********ov.in. The Crime Branch Jammu & Kashmir reassures its commitment to crack down on such fraudulent activities and uphold transparency in recruitment processes.