Srinagar: In a major action against corruption, the Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against three officials of the Fire and Emergency Services Department for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of government funds running into lakhs of rupees.
According to an official spokesperson, a charge-sheet in FIR No. 56/2016 under Sections 409, 477-A RPC, and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act has been filed before the Court of the Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Pulwama, against the accused servicemen.
The case stemmed from a communication received from the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, which flagged serious financial irregularities in the withdrawal of establishment bills, dearness allowance, and pay revision arrears between June 2013 and March 2014.
Preliminary inquiry and subsequent investigation revealed that the accused had fraudulently withdrawn government funds and diverted the money into their personal accounts, thereby committing criminal breach of trust and abuse of official position.
During the investigation, the Crime Branch scrutinized official records, bank transaction details, and witness statements, which substantiated the allegations. The collected evidence confirmed the deliberate misappropriation of public funds by the accused.
Following a thorough probe, the offences were established, and the charge-sheet was presented before the competent court for further judicial proceedings.
The Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, emphasizing its determination to bring all individuals involved in corruption and financial misconduct to justice.
