Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar: DD, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has registered a formal case against a man for allegedly forging official documents and falsely assuming another person’s identity.
The spokesperson in a statement, said the case was initiated following a written complaint received by the EOW, alleging that one Amir Ahmad Munshi, son of Showkat Hussain Bhat, resident of Hamdaniya Colony, Bemina, Srinagar, falsely claimed to be the son of Late Ghulam Ahmad Munshi and impersonated himself as the complainant’s brother.
The accused had allegedly prepared and submitted forged documents including a Municipal Date of Birth Certificate, Domicile Certificate, School Records, Voter List entry, and a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) before a competent court in Srinagar with the intent to deceive, it reads.
“Based on the findings, the actions of the accused prima facie constitute offences punishable under Sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (using forged document as genuine) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),” it reads.
Accordingly, a formal FIR has been registered at Police Station Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir, and further investigation is currently underway, statement added. (KNC)