Srinagar, Aug 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday said it has chargesheeted a man for allegedly cheating a family by promising to provide cheaper medicines for a cancer patient.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a spokesperson said the EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar, against Afaq Ahmad Thug, son of Ghulam Qadir, resident of New Colony, Hazratbal, Anantnag, presently residing at 10-Green Enclave, Barmuni Road, Sunjwan, Jammu, in case FIR No. 25/2026 under Section 318(4) of the BNS.
He said the case pertains to a written complaint alleging that the accused cheated the complainant by promising to provide medicines for his wife, who was suffering from cancer, at a cheaper rate.
It was further alleged that the accused dishonestly induced the complainant to pay lakhs of rupees but subsequently failed to supply the medicines as promised.
The spokesperson said a probe was ordered and the allegations were substantiated during the investigation. The accused and the complainant were also found to have been schoolmates at a boarding school more than 40 years ago.
“Consequently, upon completion of the investigation, the chargesheet has been presented before the court for judicial determination in accordance with law,” he said.
The Crime Branch advised the public to remain vigilant against such economic frauds and report suspicious activities to the SSP, EOW Kashmir. Victims may also lodge complaints through email at [email protected]. (KNO)
