J&K Crime Branch files two chargesheets against serial fraud-forgery accused in Srinagar
Synopsis
A Kupwara man accused in 15 criminal cases across the Kashmir Valley has been chargesheeted twice by the J&K Crime Branch's EOW — once for a ₹2.10 lakh job fraud using a fake Airports Authority letter, and again for collecting ₹60 lakh by impersonating a Lieutenant Governor's Duty Officer. The scale and repeat nature of the alleged offences underline a growing fraud menace targeting job aspirants in Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Takeaways
The EOW of J&K Crime Branch filed two chargesheets before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar on 4 October 2026 .
Accused Abdul Majeed Mir of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara allegedly cheated job aspirants of ₹2.10 lakh using a forged Airports Authority of India appointment letter.
In a separate case, Mir allegedly impersonated a Lieutenant Governor's Duty Officer and collected around ₹60 lakh with fake job and land allotment documents.
Mir is reportedly linked to 15 criminal cases across the Kashmir Valley .
The public has been advised to report economic fraud to SSP EOW Srinagar Abdul Waheed Shah or at sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in .
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed two chargesheets before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, against a habitual offender linked to multiple fraud and forgery cases across the Kashmir Valley. The accused, Abdul Majeed Mir, son of Abdul Rahim Mir, is a resident of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, and is reportedly involved in 15 separate criminal cases registered across the valley.
What the Chargesheets Allege
The first chargesheet pertains to FIR No. 13/2026, registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the Crime Branch, investigations established that Mir allegedly cheated a victim of ₹2.10 lakh by promising employment and furnishing a fake appointment order purportedly issued by the Airports Authority of India.
The second chargesheet relates to FIR No. 10/2025, registered under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). In this case, Mir allegedly impersonated a Duty Officer attached to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, promising government jobs and land at SDA Colony, Bemina. He reportedly collected around ₹60 lakh from victims and issued fake appointment letters and land allotment documents in return.
Scale of the Accused's Criminal History
The EOW has described Mir as a habitual offender, with 15 criminal cases registered against him across the Kashmir Valley. Both chargesheets have been placed before the court for judicial determination. The pattern of offences — targeting job aspirants with forged government documents — points to a systematic and premeditated modus operandi, investigators noted.
Crime Branch Advisory to the Public
The J&K Crime Branch has urged citizens to remain vigilant against economic fraudsters operating in the region. Victims or potential victims have been advised to report incidents directly to SSP EOW Srinagar (Crime Branch J&K), Abdul Waheed Shah, or write to the official email address sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in. Officials noted that the EOW handles high-profile economic offences and deploys dedicated investigative teams with technological support.
What Happens Next
With both chargesheets now filed, the case moves to the judicial stage before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Srinagar. A court determination on charges is expected to follow, with the outcome likely watched closely given the scale of alleged fraud and the accused's extensive criminal record across the valley.
Point of View
Where government job aspirants are particularly vulnerable to impersonation and forged document scams. That a single accused has reportedly accumulated 15 criminal cases across the valley without being off the streets sooner raises questions about inter-agency coordination and the pace of earlier investigations. The EOW's public advisory is a necessary step, but the larger institutional gap — tracking serial economic offenders across jurisdictions before victims multiply — remains unaddressed.
NationPress
4 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abdul Majeed Mir and what is he accused of?
Abdul Majeed Mir is a resident of Kalaroos Lishtiyal, Kupwara, in Jammu and Kashmir, accused of cheating job aspirants through forged government appointment letters and impersonation. He is reportedly linked to 15 separate criminal cases across the Kashmir Valley.
What are the two fraud cases in which chargesheets have been filed?
The first case involves Mir allegedly cheating a victim of ₹2.10 lakh using a fake Airports Authority of India appointment letter. The second involves him allegedly impersonating a Lieutenant Governor's Duty Officer and collecting around ₹60 lakh from victims using forged job and land allotment documents.
Which court are the chargesheets filed before?
Both chargesheets have been filed before the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, for judicial determination of charges.
How can fraud victims contact the J&K Crime Branch EOW?
Victims of economic fraud can contact SSP EOW Srinagar (Crime Branch J&K), Abdul Waheed Shah, or email their complaint to sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in. The EOW has urged people across the valley to report any such incidents promptly.
What legal sections apply to these fraud and forgery cases?
The first FIR (No. 13/2026) was registered under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 340(2) and 238 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The second FIR (No. 10/2025) was registered under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
