J&K Crime Branch chargesheets man for defrauding cancer patient's family
Synopsis
A man exploited a schoolmate's trust and his wife's cancer diagnosis to swindle the family of lakhs — promising discounted medicines he never delivered. J&K's Economic Offences Wing has now chargesheeted him before a Srinagar court, in a case that underscores how personal relationships are increasingly weaponised in economic crimes.
Key Takeaways
The EOW of J&K Crime Branch chargesheeted Afaq Ahmad Thug of Anantnag for defrauding a cancer patient's family.
The accused allegedly collected lakhs of rupees on the pretext of supplying cancer medicines at discounted rates but never delivered them.
The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar under FIR No.
25/2026 , invoking Section 318(4) BNS .
The accused and the complainant were reportedly former schoolmates, a relationship allegedly used to build false trust.
The public can report economic fraud to SSP EOW Kashmir at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in .
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar against a man accused of cheating the family of a cancer patient by promising medicines at discounted rates. The case, registered as FIR No. 25/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), was filed on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
What the Accused Is Alleged to Have Done
The chargesheeted individual, identified as Afaq Ahmad Thug, son of Ghulam Qadir, originally a resident of New Colony, near Shiwala Mandir, Anantnag and currently residing at 10-Green Enclave, Barmuni Road, Sunjwan, Jammu, allegedly approached the complainant under the pretext of supplying cancer medicines at cheaper rates.
According to the EOW, the accused dishonestly induced the complainant to pay lakhs of rupees but never delivered the promised medicines. Investigators noted that the accused and the complainant were former schoolmates from a boarding school — a relationship reportedly exploited to gain the victim's trust.
How the Investigation Unfolded
A formal probe was initiated following a written complaint from the victim's family. During the course of the investigation, EOW officials said the allegations were substantiated with evidence. After completing its inquiry, the EOW presented the chargesheet before the court for judicial determination.
Notably, this case reflects a recurring pattern in which economic offenders exploit personal relationships and vulnerable circumstances — such as a family member's serious illness — to commit financial fraud.
EOW's Public Advisory
The J&K Crime Branch has urged citizens to remain alert against economic frauds of this nature. Members of the public can report suspicious activity to SSP EOW Kashmir or lodge complaints via email at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.
Officials reiterated that the EOW handles high-level financial fraud cases using dedicated investigative teams with technological and scientific support, adding that such offenders often use technology to conceal their crimes across multiple locations.
What Happens Next
The chargesheet has been submitted to the court, and the case will now proceed to judicial determination. The filing marks a key step toward accountability in a case that allegedly preyed on a family already burdened by a cancer diagnosis.
Point of View
But that it required the EOW, a wing built for high-level financial crimes, to pursue what is essentially a personal betrayal dressed as a commercial transaction. J&K's economic crime caseload increasingly features such hybrid offences — personal trust weaponised for financial gain — and the courts will need to signal deterrence clearly if the chargesheet results in conviction.
NationPress
25 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been chargesheeted by the J&K Crime Branch EOW in the cancer patient fraud case?
Afaq Ahmad Thug , son of Ghulam Qadir, a resident originally from Anantnag and currently living in Sunjwan, Jammu, has been chargesheeted. He is accused of cheating a cancer patient's family by promising to supply medicines at discounted rates while collecting lakhs of rupees without delivering the medicines.
Under which legal section has the chargesheet been filed?
The chargesheet has been filed under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) , which pertains to cheating. The case is registered as FIR No. 25/2026 before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar.
How did the accused gain the victim's trust?
According to investigators, the accused and the complainant were former schoolmates from a boarding school. The accused allegedly exploited this prior relationship to convince the complainant to pay lakhs of rupees for cancer medicines that were never supplied.
What is the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of J&K Crime Branch?
The EOW is a specialised unit of the J&K Police Crime Branch that investigates high-level financial frauds and economic crimes. It uses dedicated investigative teams with technological and scientific support to pursue offenders who often operate across multiple locations.
How can citizens report economic fraud to J&K Police?
Citizens can report suspicious financial activity to SSP EOW Kashmir directly or by emailing sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in . The Crime Branch has urged the public to stay vigilant against such economic offences.
