EOW Kashmir charges two in fake fertiliser fraud case

Srinagar : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for allegedly cheating orchardists and horticulturists through the circulation of counterfeit “Glo Potash” agricultural products in Kashmir.

In a statement issued to the news agency, a spokesperson said the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet in FIR No. 33/2018 under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC and Section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore against two accused individuals namely Shahbaz Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohd Sultan Bhat R/o Goripora, Bomai, Sopore, and Kursheed Ahmad Mir S/o Abdul Khaliq Mir R/o Shadimarg, Kalampora, Rajpora, Pulwama, for offences relating to cheating, criminal conspiracy and the distribution of spurious agricultural products.

He said the chargesheet follows an investigation initiated on a complaint regarding the alleged circulation of counterfeit “Glo Potash” agricultural products in the Valley. The accused engaged in these acts to derive wrongful financial gains at the expense of orchardists, horticulturists, and the company.

“The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters and report any such incidents to the SSP, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K. Victims of economic fraud may also submit their complaints via email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.”—(KNO)