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The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has chargesheeted a Srinagar man accused of posing as a CID officer to defraud job seekers.
Who Is the Accused in the Fraud Case?
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet in absentia against 48-year-old Ghulam Hassan Dar, a resident of Dhobi Ghat in Hazratbal, Srinagar. Dar allegedly impersonated an officer of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain money from people seeking government employment and official transfers.
The chargesheet was submitted before a sub-judge’s court in Srinagar under FIR No. 24 of 2023. The accused, who remains absconding, faces charges under Sections 420 and 468 of the Indian Penal Code for cheating and forgery. The proceedings also cite Section 512 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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How Did the Accused Approach Victims?
According to investigators, the case originated from a complaint filed in 2021 by a woman political leader from Anantnag district. She had met Dar during a visit to Delhi, where he allegedly introduced himself as a CID officer posted in the national capital.
After returning to Kashmir, the complainant was approached by an acquaintance seeking assistance with a family member’s transfer. Believing Dar had official connections, she arranged a meeting. Dar allegedly promised to transfer a railway employee from Uttarakhand to Kashmir in exchange for ₹50,000, which was paid in advance.
How Were Government Jobs Used to Collect Money?
Investigators said another individual from Shopian subsequently approached the political worker seeking employment assistance. She referred the individual to Dar, who allegedly demanded ₹2 lakh in return for securing an appointment as a nursing orderly in the health department.
To support his claims, Dar allegedly supplied a forged appointment order and deputation letter. After collecting the payments, he reportedly stopped communicating with the victims. They subsequently approached the political worker, who filed a complaint with the Crime Branch in 2021.
What Action Has the Crime Branch Taken?
Following a preliminary inquiry, police registered the case in 2023. An EOW spokesperson said investigators had substantiated the allegations and completed the chargesheet for judicial consideration despite the accused remaining at large.
The Crime Branch has advised people to verify the credentials of anyone claiming government authority and avoid making payments through unauthorised channels for employment or transfers. The case highlights how alleged impersonation and forged government documents were used to obtain money from individuals seeking official assistance.
