Srinagar, June 25 (KNS) : The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two individuals in connection with the circulation of counterfeit agricultural products in the Valley.
In a statement issued to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) the agency said, a chargesheet was presented before the Hon'ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore, in FIR No. 33/2018 against Shahbaz Ahmad Bhat of Goripora, Bomai, Sopore, and Kursheed Ahmad Mir of Shadimarg, Kalampora, Rajpora, Pulwama.
The accused have been booked under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), as well as Section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe action follows a complaint regarding the distribution of counterfeit "Glo Potash" agricultural products.
The investigation revealed that the accused engaged in these acts to derive wrongful financial gains at the expense of orchardists, horticulturists, and the company.
The general public has been advised to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters. Victims of economic fraud may report incidents to the SSP, EOW Kashmir, or submit complaints via email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in. (KNS)