J&K Crime Branch charges imposter who posed as CID officer in Srinagar fraud
Synopsis
A Srinagar man who allegedly posed as a CID officer posted in Delhi — dangling government job offers and fake appointment letters — has been chargesheeted by J&K's Economic Offences Wing. With the accused still absconding, the chargesheet was filed in absentia, adding to a string of EOW actions against fraud in the region.
Key Takeaways
The J&K Crime Branch EOW Kashmir filed a chargesheet in FIR No.
24/2023 on 10 November before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar .
Accused Ghulam Hassan Dar of Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal allegedly impersonated a CID officer to promise jobs and transfers in exchange for money.
Dar reportedly provided forged appointment orders and a fake deputation letter to victims, defrauding them of lakhs of rupees .
The chargesheet was filed in absentia under Section 512 CrPC as the accused is absconding.
Separately, EOW Jammu filed a chargesheet against Peary Lal Koul and Nirmala Koul in a ₹3.55 crore property fraud case.
SSP EOW Kashmir has advised the public never to pay for government jobs or transfers through unauthorised channels.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Tuesday, 10 November filed a chargesheet in Srinagar against an accused who allegedly impersonated a CID officer posted in Delhi, defrauding victims of lakhs of rupees by promising government jobs and transfers. The case marks another enforcement action by the EOW as J&K authorities intensify their crackdown on government-impersonation scams.
The Fraud in Detail
The chargesheet was filed in FIR No. 24/2023 under Sections 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) of the Indian Penal Code before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar. The accused, Ghulam Hassan Dar, son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar, a resident of Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal, reportedly passed himself off as a serving CID officer to gain victims' trust.
According to investigators, Dar allegedly promised to arrange the transfer of a Railway Department employee from Uttarakhand to Srinagar and to secure an appointment as a Nursing Orderly in the Health Department. He purportedly backed these assurances with forged documents, including fake appointment orders and a fraudulent deputation letter.
Chargesheet Filed in Absentia
Investigators said the chargesheet was submitted before the court under Section 512 CrPC — the provision that allows proceedings against an absconding accused. Dar is reportedly at large, and the case will now be placed before the judiciary for determination. The EOW said the investigation was concluded as 'proved' after the allegations were substantiated through the probe.
Pattern of EOW Action in J&K
This filing follows a separate chargesheet by the EOW Crime Branch, Jammu, against a couple — Peary Lal Koul and his wife Nirmala Koul, residents of Sainik Colony, Jammu — in an alleged property fraud case involving a residential plot and house worth ₹3.55 crore. The two cases reflect a broader enforcement push by J&K's economic offences units against fraud involving both government impersonation and property transactions.
Advisory to the Public
The SSP EOW Kashmir urged citizens to verify the credentials of anyone claiming official government connections and to avoid paying money for jobs or transfers through unofficial channels. Members of the public were asked to report suspected fraudulent activity directly to EOW Kashmir.
As the accused remains absconding, the next development in the case hinges on whether authorities can secure Dar's arrest ahead of the court's scheduled proceedings.
Point of View
Conviction is a distant prospect. The EOW's public advisory, while necessary, points to a systemic failure — that forged appointment letters and deputation orders still circulate widely enough to fool victims. A tougher deterrent would require faster inter-agency coordination to track absconding accused, not just courtroom filings.
NationPress
10 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the accused in the J&K Crime Branch chargesheet filed in Srinagar?
The accused is Ghulam Hassan Dar , son of Mohammad Yousuf Dar , a resident of Dhobi Ghat, Hazratbal, Srinagar . He is alleged to have posed as a CID officer posted in Delhi to defraud victims of lakhs of rupees.
What charges have been framed against Ghulam Hassan Dar?
The chargesheet was filed under Section 420 IPC (cheating) and Section 468 IPC (forgery for the purpose of cheating) in FIR No. 24/2023 . The case is before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar .
Why was the chargesheet filed in absentia?
The chargesheet was filed under Section 512 CrPC because the accused, Ghulam Hassan Dar , is currently absconding. This legal provision allows courts to proceed against accused persons who cannot be produced or located.
What was the nature of the fraud committed?
Dar allegedly impersonated a CID officer and promised to arrange a Railway Department transfer from Uttarakhand to Srinagar and secure a Nursing Orderly appointment in the Health Department. He provided forged documents to support these claims and cheated victims of lakhs of rupees.
What precautions has the EOW advised the public to take?
The SSP EOW Kashmir has advised people to verify the credentials of anyone claiming official government connections and to never pay money for jobs or transfers through unauthorised channels. Suspicious activity should be reported directly to EOW Kashmir .
