EOW Cracks Fake Government Recruitment Racket, Chargesheets Three*
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 01/2026 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120-B RPC before the Hon’ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against three accused persons for their involvement in a fake government job racket.
The accused individuals are;
1. Ghulam Mohd Sheikh @Gulzar S/o Abdul Aziz Sheikh R/o Palpora Pamposh Colony, Noor Bagh Srinagar.
2. Mohd Yousuf Wani S/o Abdul Ahad Wani R/o Kunzer, Baramulla
3. Mohd Abdullah Mir S/o Abdul Gaffar Mir R/o Shivath Tehsil Sumbal, Sonwari District Bandipora
The case pertains to a written complaint alleging that the accused Ghulam Mohd Sheikh @Gulzar cheated the complainants of Rs. 23 lakh on the false promise of providing Government jobs. The accused allegedly issued fake appointment orders, identity cards, licences, appointment letters, and forged Police and CID verification documents to make the offers appear genuine. During the investigation, the allegations were found to be true, and it was established that the accused individuals in connivance with each other to deceive the complainants and grabbed their hard-earned money. After completing the investigation and collecting sufficient evidence, the EOW Kashmir filed the chargesheet in the court of law.
The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents to the SSP, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K.