Srinagar, Aug 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has chargesheeted a man for allegedly cheating a cancer patient’s family on the pretext of providing medicines at cheaper rates.
In a handout, the CBK said that, the EOW said that it has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar against Afaq Ahmad Thug son of Ghulam Qadir resident of New Colony Hazratbal near Shiwala Mandir Anantnag, at present 10-Green Enclave Barmuni Road Sunjwan Jammu, in case FIR No. 25/2026 under Section 318(4) BNS.
According to the EOW, the case originated from a written complaint alleging that the accused cheated the complainant by promising to supply medicines for his ailing wife suffering from cancer at a discounted price. The accused dishonestly induced the complainant to pay lakhs of rupees but failed to supply the medicines.
A probe was ordered and during investigation the allegations were substantiated. It also came to fore that the accused and the complainant were schoolmates in a boarding school more than 40 years ago.
After completion of investigation, the chargesheet has been presented before the Hon’ble Court for judicial determination.
Meanwhile, Crime Branch has appealed general public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report any suspicious activity to SSP EOW Kashmir. Complaints can also be lodged via email at [email protected].
