The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch, Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against three individuals, including a retired headmaster, in connection with a fraudulent appointment and salary drawal case.
The charge sheet was submitted before the Court of Sub Judge, Chadoora, under FIR No. 95/2022, following an investigation prompted by irregularities reported by the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir.
The accused have been identified as:
Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Gazi, retired headmaster, Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar
Mubeena Kawsar
Ifra Nissar
The probe revealed that the original appointee, Ifra Nissar, had resigned from her government post, but the Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) allegedly concealed this resignation. Another individual was fraudulently substituted in her place, and salary continued to be drawn against the post.
Evidence gathered included documents and oral testimonies showing a criminal conspiracy involving forgery, impersonation, and misappropriation of government funds. The offences fall under Sections 419, 420, 409, 468, and 471 read with 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC).
A Crime Branch spokesperson stated, “This case highlights the misuse of official positions for personal gain. The EOW is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in public institutions.”
The charge sheet represents a step forward in the agency’s efforts to curb white-collar crime and maintain public trust in government recruitment and payroll systems.
