Crime Branch Jammu Files Chargesheet Against 2 Women Cops in Rs 1.88 Crore Chit Fund Case
SRINAGAR (PTK) : The Economic Offences Wing – Crime Branch Jammu has filed a comprehensive 382-page charge sheet against two Women Police S.G constables, namely W/SgCt. Nirmal Kour Saini and W/Sg.Ct.Arti Sharma. The charges stem from a case (FIR No. 23/2014) under sections 420, 406, 120-B RPC, P/S EOW, Crime Branch, Jammu.
The allegations revolve around a chit fund scam where the accused, in this case, exploited the trust of their fellow officers at IRP 15th Battalion. The accused lured their victims, promising substantial returns on investments in money and gold. The victims, primarily women constables, were duped of a staggering Rs 1,87,64,000.00 collectively.
The case unfolded when written complaints were filed by Women Constables of IRP 15th Battalion, revealing that W/SgCt. Nirmal Kour had fraudulently taken Rs. 1.00 Lakh each from them, promising monthly interest payments of Rs. 5000. However, the promised returns were never fulfilled, leading to accusations of cheating and misappropriation.
During the subsequent discreet enquiry, it was discovered that Nirmal Kour, in collaboration with her husband Mohinder Singh Saini, currently posted in JKAP 14th Bn., had amassed a substantial amount in cash and gold. This illegal collection, obtained by alluring fellow officials with high-interest rates and gold loan facilities, was deposited for personal use with a finance company and Manappuraam Bank.
The investigation further revealed that the accused had expanded their illicit activities, venturing into the business of electronic gadgets and furniture items at the Battalion headquarters. These ventures were designed to win the confidence of innocent investors for monetary gains.
The formal case registered in Crime Branch Jammu, under relevant sections of the law, has now led to a preliminary charge-sheet against W/SgCt. Nirmal Kour Saini and W/Sg.Ct.Arti Sharma. The investigation remains ongoing, shedding light on the intricate details of this chit fund fraud.
The chargesheet, comprising extensive documentary evidence and statements from complainants and witnesses, establishes offenses under sections 420, 404, 120-B RPC P/S Crime Branch, Jammu against both accused. As the legal process unfolds, the case highlights the need for vigilance against financial malpractices, even within the ranks of law enforcement.(PTK)
