Srinagar: The Crime Branch Kashmir (Economic Offences Wing) has registered a case following a complaint from the State Nodal Officer of the National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, regarding the circulation of a fake order allegedly issued by the Mission Director, NHM, J&K.
According to sources, the fraudulent order, titled “Provisional Selection List of Candidates for Different Posts (Kashmir Division) against Notification No. SHS/NHM/J&K/HR/10259 dated 10.05.2021”, was found to be forged and was being shared on social media, causing public confusion. A preliminary investigation was immediately launched at the Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir (now Economic Offences Wing).
The probe revealed that during the COVID-19 pandemic, an NGO named J&K Health Care Services had been approved by the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir (vide No. DHSK/JKHCS/2020-21/6466 dated 22.03.2021) to provide voluntary manpower in various medical blocks across Kashmir to address staff shortages.
However, the NGO’s management allegedly exploited this approval. They reportedly misled volunteers, collected their documents under the pretext of offering permanent positions with NHM, and even demanded money. They then forged the Mission Director’s signature to create a fake selection list.
The accused have been identified as:
- Abdul Qayoom Naik, S/o Abdul Aziz Naik, R/o Check Feroz Pora, Tangmarg
- Abdul Qayoom Khan, S/o Gull Mohammad Khan, R/o Harwan A/P Ompora, Budgam
- Mohammad Ashraf Hurrah, S/o Ghulam Nabi Hurrah, R/o Saria Bala, Srinagar
- Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi, S/o Mohammad Sultan Sofi, R/o Shadipora, Sumbal, Bandipora
- Hilal Ahmad Bahar, S/o Mohammad Sidiq Bahar, R/o Shadipora, Sumbal, Bandipora
Their actions prima facie constitute offences under Sections 420, 468, 471, 120-B RPC read with Section 66-D of the IT Act. Consequently, a formal case has been registered at the Police Station Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir).
