Srinagar, Jun 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against two persons for their alleged involvement in a fake agricultural products scam involving cheating, criminal conspiracy and the distribution of spurious farm products in the Kashmir Valley.
According to an official statement, the chargesheet has been filed in FIR No. 33/2018 under Sections 420 and 120-B of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) and Section 3/7 of the Essential Commodities Act before the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sopore.
The accused have been identified as Shahbaz Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Sultan Bhat, a resident of Goripora, Bomai, Sopore, and Kursheed Ahmad Mir, son of Abdul Khaliq Mir, a resident of Shadimarg, Kalampora, Rajpora in Pulwama district.
The case originated from a complaint alleging the circulation and sale of counterfeit “Glo Potash” agricultural products across various parts of the Kashmir Valley.
During the investigation, the EOW found evidence suggesting that the accused had entered into a criminal conspiracy to distribute fake agricultural products with the intention of making wrongful financial gains. Their alleged actions caused losses to orchardists, horticulturists and the company concerned.
Officials said the filing of the chargesheet marks the completion of the investigation and the case will now proceed before the competent court for judicial proceedings.
Meanwhile, the EOW has advised the public to remain vigilant against economic fraud and the sale of counterfeit products. People have been urged to report such incidents to the Senior Superintendent of Police, EOW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K. Victims of economic fraud can also submit complaints through email at [email protected], the statement added. (KNC)
