Srinagar, Oct 27: The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet against three officials of the Fire and Emergency Services Department for allegedly misappropriating government funds worth several lakhs of rupees.
According to an official statement, the charge-sheet in FIR No. 56/2016 was submitted before the Court of the Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Pulwama. The accused have been booked under Sections 409 and 477-A of the RPC and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act for their involvement in the fraudulent withdrawal and diversion of public money.
The case originated from a communication by the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, flagging financial irregularities in the withdrawal of establishment bills, dearness allowance, and pay revision arrears between June 2013 and March 2014. Preliminary inquiry indicated that the accused officials had withdrawn government funds and deposited them into their personal bank accounts, thereby breaching public trust and misusing their official positions.
During the investigation, the Crime Branch scrutinized official records, bank transactions, and witness statements, all of which confirmed deliberate embezzlement of public money by the accused.
After thorough investigation, the charges were substantiated, leading to the filing of the charge-sheet before the competent court for judicial proceedings.
Reaffirming its commitment to upholding integrity and accountability in public service, the Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir stated that it remains determined to bring to justice those involved in corruption and financial misconduct.