EOW files chargesheet in fraudulent appointment, salary drawal case

Srinagar, Nov 08: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in a case involving fraudulent appointment and illegal salary drawal before the Court of Sub Judge, Chadoora.

The charge sheet has been produced in FIR No. 95/2022 under Sections 419, 420, 409, 468, 471 read with 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) against three accused — Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Gazi, a retired headmaster and resident of Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar; Mubeena Kawsar; and Ifra Nissar.

According to officials, the case originated from a communication received from the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, pointing out irregularities in appointments and manipulation of service records under SRO-43. Following the communication, a formal case was registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).

Investigations revealed that the original appointee, Ifra Nissar, had resigned from government service. However, the then Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) allegedly concealed her resignation and fraudulently substituted another individual in her place, continuing to draw salary against the same post.

Police said both documentary and oral evidence confirmed the allegations, establishing a criminal conspiracy and misappropriation of government funds.