Fake certificate fraudster arrested, Incriminating evidence seized in Srinagar’s Bemina

In a major breakthrough, Srinagar police apprehended Abdul Majeed Sheikh, son of Ghulam Mohd Sheikh, a resident of Barthana Qamarwari for his involvement in a fraudulent certificate racket. The accused was selling fake certificates for monetary gains, raising concerns about the authenticity of essential documents.

One Fraudster namely Ab Majeed Sheikh S/o Gh Mohd Sheikh R/o Barthana Qamarwari arrested for selling fake certificates in lieu of money. 34 Domicile certificates, 12 income certificates, 07 birth certificate, 02 laptops seized. FIR no 75/2023 u/s 420,468 of IPC in Bemina PS. pic.twitter.com/QIKkNdP44k

— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) July 21, 2023

The operation, led by the authorities, resulted in the seizure of incriminating evidence, including 34 domicile certificates, 12 income certificates, and 07 birth certificates, along with 02 laptops linked to the illegal activities. The substantial evidence collected during the operation highlights the scale of the fraudulent operation.

A First Information Report (FIR) No 75/2023 has been lodged against Abdul Majeed Sheikh under sections 420 (cheating) and 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Bemina Police Station.