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Global Kashmir News Desk
Srinagar : A complaint has been filed with the Crime Branch J&K against National Conference (JKNC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, alleging that he provided false information in his nomination papers for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The complaint, lodged by Mubashir Mushtaq, was forwarded to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Srinagar for preliminary verification under the directions of the Crime Branch Headquarters.
According to an order copy which lies with Global Kashmir reads, Ruhullah, the National Conference candidate from Parliamentary Constituency-02 (Central J&K), is accused of misrepresentation and forgery of official records. The complainant alleges that Ruhullah falsely declared his age as 46 years in his affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer (RO). Evidence obtained through an RTI inquiry shows that Ruhullah was born on August 12, 1982, making him 42 years old at the time of filing his nomination, rather than 46 as claimed.
The verification process, conducted by the Crime Branch’s Economic Offences Wing, included cross-referencing official records from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation and other government departments. These records confirmed that Ruhullah’s date of birth is listed as August 11, 1982, in official birth registers and on his passport. Furthermore, the inquiry revealed discrepancies between the birth year stated in Ruhullah’s passport and the one declared in his election affidavit.
The complaint also pointed to inconsistencies in Ruhullah’s educational records, which confirmed that he was born in 1982. Ruhullah had reportedly attached supporting documents, such as his PAN and Aadhaar cards, during his passport application in 2017, both of which corroborated his 1982 birth year.
The findings of the preliminary inquiry suggest that Ruhullah willfully submitted incorrect information in his affidavit, which could lead to legal consequences under Section 181 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for submitting false information to a public servant. The detailed report, along with the collected evidence, has been submitted to the authorities for further action.
The outcome of the investigation may significantly impact the upcoming parliamentary election, with potential legal proceedings against Ruhullah for providing false information. (Global Kashmir)
