CBK Files Chargesheet in Rs 30 Lakh Livestock Cheating Case | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in connection with an alleged livestock cheating case involving Rs 30 lakh, officials said.

According to officials, the chargesheet in FIR No. 17/2023 has been submitted against Muneer Ahmad Kataria, son of Noor-ud-Din Kataria, a resident of Uri Salamabad and presently residing at Shutrloo Rohama in Baramulla district. The case has been registered under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code.

The case stems from a written complaint alleging cheating and misappropriation of a large sum of money linked to the sale of livestock. The complainant, who is engaged in the business of buying and selling cattle and sheep, alleged that he was induced to supply cows and sheep on the assurance of payment under a purported government ST quota scheme.

During the investigation, the EOW found that the complainant supplied livestock worth several lakhs of rupees. Initial partial payments were made to gain his confidence, after which the accused allegedly issued multiple cheques totalling Rs 30 lakh. Officials said all the cheques were dishonoured due to insufficient funds. Despite repeated assurances, the remaining payment was never made, resulting in significant financial loss to the complainant.

Investigators further revealed that the accused allegedly followed a calculated modus operandi by executing misleading agreements and issuing dishonoured and fake cheques under the false pretext of procurement through a government welfare scheme. This, officials said, led to wrongful loss to the complainant and corresponding wrongful gain to the accused.

Based on the evidence collected during the probe, the EOW concluded that offences under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Ranbir Penal Code were made out against the accused. The chargesheet has been filed before the competent court for judicial determination, officials added.