Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K on Saturday conducted searches in Shopian and Pulwama districts as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged date-of-birth (DOB) manipulation case involving government service records.
According to an official statement, the searches were carried out in connection with an FIR registered under relevant provisions of law pertaining to the alleged fraudulent insertion and manipulation of date-of-birth entries in official records to obtain undue service benefits.
As part of the investigation, EOW teams searched the office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), Shopian, as well as his residence at Thamuna in Pulwama district. The searches were conducted in accordance with legal procedures and in the presence of independent witnesses.
Crime Branch officials said that documents and other materials relevant to the case were being examined and scrutinized to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged irregularities.
The investigation is aimed at uncovering the extent of the suspected fraud and identifying any individuals involved in manipulating official records for personal gain.
Meanwhile, the Economic Offences Wing has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic and financial frauds and report any such incidents to the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police.
