SRINAGAR, Aug 21: The Special Crime Wing (SCW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch J&K, on Thursday conducted a search at a residential premises in Safakadal, Srinagar, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged forgery of date-of-birth and educational qualification documents used for appointment in the J&K Police Department.
Officials said the search was conducted in accordance with a warrant issued by the Court of Special Mobile Magistrate (PT&E), Srinagar.
The investigation pertains to FIR No. 10/2026 registered by the SCW under Sections 420, 468 and 471 RPC in connection with allegations of cheating, forgery and use of forged documents.
The SCW team searched the residential premises of SG Constable Manzoor Ahmad Najar at Safakadal and examined documents and other material relevant to the case.
Investigators are particularly looking into documents relating to the date of birth and educational qualifications allegedly submitted in connection with the police appointment.
Officials said the search was carried out following due legal process and that further investigation is underway.
The SCW has also urged people to remain vigilant against document-related fraud and report such incidents to the SSP, SCW Kashmir, Crime Branch J&K.
Further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
