Sent to Central Jail Srinagar
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, J&K, has successfully executed a long-pending arrest warrant against Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, a resident of Lashtiyal, Kalaroos, Kupwara, a notorious and habitual offender with 11 other cases involving cheating and the use of fake and forged employment documents registered against him across Kashmir.
The arrest warrant was issued by the Court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 17/2015 registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471, and 120-B RPC at Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir. Upon completion of the investigation, a charge sheet had been filed before the Hon’ble competent court, the EOW said in a statement issued here.
The accused has 11 cases registered against him across Kashmir. Of these, four cases are currently under investigation, while seven have already been charge-sheeted before the Hon’ble Court. The cases are registered at: Crime Branch Kashmir (17/2015, 15/2018), Maisuma (02/2020), Kupwara (24/2022, 114/2025), EOW Kashmir (10/2025, 12/2026, 13/2026, 18/2026), Pantha Chowk (42/2025), and Lal Bazar (46/2025).
Acting on credible inputs, the EOW apprehended the accused, who was produced before the Hon’ble Court and remanded to judicial custody. He has been lodged in Central Jail, Srinagar, in compliance with the court’s orders.
The Economic Offences Wing, Kashmir, has appealed to the general public to remain vigilant against individuals involved in cheating, forgery, and job-related fraud. Citizens are advised not to fall prey to false promises of government employment or forged appointment letters and other fraudulent documents. Anyone who comes across such fraudulent activities is requested to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station or the Crime Branch, J&K, for prompt legal action.