EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet in Livestock Fraud Case Involving ₹30 Lakh
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with a livestock fraud case involving lakhs of rupees.
The case pertains to FIR No. 17/2023, registered under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), against Muneer Ahmad Kataria, son of Noor-ud-Din Kataria, resident of Uri Salamabad and presently residing at Shutrloo Rohama, District Baramulla.
According to officials, the case originated from a written complaint alleging cheating and misappropriation of a large sum of money in a livestock transaction. The complainant, who is engaged in the business of buying and selling cattle and sheep, alleged that he was induced to supply livestock on the assurance of payment under a Government ST Quota Scheme.
During investigation, it was revealed that the complainant supplied cows and sheep worth lakhs of rupees to the accused. While partial payments were initially made to gain the complainant’s trust, the accused later issued multiple cheques amounting to ₹30 lakh, all of which were dishonoured due to insufficient funds. Despite repeated assurances, the remaining amount was never paid, resulting in substantial financial loss to the complainant.
The probe further established that the accused adopted a calculated modus operandi by executing misleading agreements and issuing fake and dishonoured cheques under the false pretext of procurement through a government welfare scheme. This resulted in wrongful loss to the complainant and corresponding wrongful gain to the accused.
Based on the evidence collected during investigation, offences under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 RPC were found to be prima facie established. Consequently, the chargesheet has been formally presented before the competent court for judicial determination.
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