Srinagar: The Special Crime Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against three servicemen accused of misappropriating government funds, officials said.
According to an official spokesperson, the charge-sheet in FIR 56/2016, registered under Sections 409, 477-A RPC, and Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, was submitted before the Court of Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Pulwama.
The case originated from a communication received from the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, which pointed to financial irregularities in the withdrawal of establishment bills, dearness allowance, and pay revision arrears between June 2013 and March 2014.
“Preliminary scrutiny revealed that the accused had fraudulently withdrawn government funds and diverted them into personal accounts, thereby committing a criminal breach of trust and abuse of official position,” the statement said.
During the investigation, officials examined official records, bank transaction details, and witness statements, which substantiated the allegations. The evidence confirmed deliberate misappropriation of public funds by the accused.
Following a comprehensive investigation, the offences were found proved, leading to the filing of the charge-sheet before the competent court for further judicial proceedings.
The Special Crime Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) stated that it remains determined to bring to justice all involved in corruption and financial misconduct. (KNS)
