CBK books Srinagar man over fake identity, forged documents

Srinagar, Oct 07: The Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a case against a person for using forged documents while falsely claiming to be the brother of a complainant, officials said.

In a statement, an official spokesperson said, "The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) received a written complaint alleging that Amir Ahmad Munshi S/o Late Ghulam Ahmad Munshi (actually the son of Showkat Hussain Bhat R/o Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Srinagar) had falsely claimed to be his brother."

"It was further alleged that the accused had prepared and produced forged documents, including a Municipal Date of Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, School Records, Voter List, and Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC), which were submitted before the competent court in Srinagar." He added.

The CBK spokesperson said that the acts of the accused prima facie disclose the commission of offences punishable under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Accordingly, cognizance has been taken, and a formal case has been registered against the accused individual at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).

He further said that the "Investigation into the matter is underway."