The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of Crime Branch J&K conducted searches in the twin districts of Shopian and Pulwama in connection with an FIR registered under relevant sections of law.
According to a statement issued here, The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fraudulent insertion and manipulation of date-of-birth entries in service records to secure undue benefits.
During the operation, documents and other materials linked to the case are being examined. Searches were carried out at the office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Shopian, and his residence at Thamuna, Pulwama, in accordance with due procedures and in the presence of independent witnesses.
The general public is advised to remain vigilant against economic fraud and report any such incidents to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K. Victims of economic fraud may also submit their complaints through the official email address: [email protected].
