Srinagar, Nov 4: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has secured the conviction of Mohammad Shafi Banday, former Managing Director of J&K Cooperative Central Land Development Bank Limited, for forging his date of birth to unlawfully extend his tenure in service.
According to officials, the case originated from a complaint alleging that Banday had deliberately recorded his date of birth as September 1, 1939, instead of his actual year of birth, 1934, by producing a fake certificate. During verification, investigators found that his actual date of birth was June 26, 1932.
Following the probe, a formal case was registered at the Crime Branch Kashmir, now known as the Economic Offences Wing. The investigation substantiated the allegations, revealing that Banday had overstayed in service for over seven years, causing wrongful gain to himself and corresponding loss to the State exchequer.
A chargesheet was subsequently filed before the Court of City Judge, Srinagar. After a full trial, the court found the accused guilty under Sections 420, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) and sentenced him to two years of simple imprisonment on each count, along with a fine of ₹5,000 for each offence. The sentences will run concurrently.
Officials said the conviction highlights the EOW’s continued efforts to uphold transparency and accountability in public institutions across Jammu and Kashmir.(KNS)
