Srinagar, Jul 23: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge-sheet in FIR No. 55/2022 under Sections 420, 120-B, 201 RPC before the Court of Sub Judge Small Causes, Srinagar, against four accused persons for their involvement in a cheating case, the EOW said in a statement.
The accused have been identified as Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, son of Late Abdul Rashid Shora, resident of Pakhribal Botakadal, Lalbazar, Srinagar; Firdous Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Rehman Mir, resident of Abikarpora, Rainawari, presently residing at Madina Colony, near R.P. School, Mallabagh, Srinagar; Firdous Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Afzal Bhat, resident of Amda Kadal, Lalbazar, Srinagar; and Aftab Ahmad Shah, son of Parvaiz Ahmad Shah, resident of Khawabazar, Nowhatta, Srinagar.
The investigation pertains to a complaint alleging that the accused, led by Arshid Ahmad Shora alias Bilal, induced the complainant to supply shawls worth over Rs. 2.50 crore on the promise of profitable returns but failed to make payment. During the investigation, 338 shawls valued at about Rs. 68 lakh were recovered and handed over to the complainant under the directions of the Court. The investigation has been completed and the chargesheet has been filed in the Court of law.
The Crime Branch Kashmir has advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints through email at [email protected].
