The Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against three individuals, including a retired headmaster, for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent appointment and salary misappropriation case, officials said today.
The chargesheet was produced under Sections 419, 420, 409, 468, 471 read with 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), before the Court of Sub Judge, Chadoora, against the accused Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Gazi , a retired headmaster; Mubeena Kawsar and Ifra Nissar in the 2022 FIR.
The case originated from a communication received from the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, highlighting irregularities in appointments and manipulation of service records.
Consequently, a formal case was registered at police station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).
Investigation revealed that the original appointee, Ifra Nissar, had resigned from government service.
However, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) deliberately concealed her resignation and fraudulently substituted another individual in her place, continuing to draw salary against the said post.
“During the investigation, both documentary and oral evidence substantiated the allegations, establishing a criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of government funds. Accordingly, offences under the relevant provisions of the Ranbir Penal Code were proven, and a chargesheet has been filed before the court for judicial determination,” the EOW said.
