Former PDC engineer chargesheeted for forgery, destruction of evidence

Srinagar : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet against a former In-charge Superintendent Engineer of the J&K State Power Development Corporation for allegedly forging official records to alter his date of birth and secure undue service benefits.

In a statement issued to the news agency, a spokesperson said the EOW filed a chargesheet before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar in FIR No. 09/2015 under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 201 RPC against the then I/C Superintendent Engineer of the J&K State Power Development Corporation, who is now retired.

He said a probe was initiated by the then Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir after receiving a written complaint alleging manipulation of the officer’s date of birth in official service records.

“Investigation revealed that the accused fraudulently manipulated his date of birth in official service records from 28-10-1955 to 28-10-1958 in order to secure undue service benefits. The manipulation was confirmed through FSL Srinagar and J&K BOSE verification reports. The accused also destroyed his original service book to conceal evidence, leading to invocation of Section 201 RPC,” the spokesperson said.

He said the investigation was concluded as proved against the accused, following which the chargesheet was submitted before the court for judicial determination.

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