Former J&K Police sub inspector convicted for forging date of birth, sentenced to three years imprisonment: CBK

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 10 (STC): Manipulation in date of birth by a Jammu and Kashmir police official has been unearthed by the Economic Offences Wing of the Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK). The culprit identified by the investigating agency is former Sub-Inspector Jagdesh Singh, son of Kartar Singh, a resident of Atina, Budgam. He had forged his date of birth to unlawfully extend his police service, said CBK officials.
The culprit stands convicted for the crime and has been sentenced
The case was registered under FIR No. 32/2013 for offences under Sections 420, 468, 471, and 201 of the Ranbir Penal Code. Investigations revealed that Singh altered his year of birth from 1957 to 1959 in official records, including his Character Roll and matriculation certificate, to gain two additional years of service, reveals the report.
The official statement mentions that the Economic Offences Wing presented witnesses and documentary evidence that proved Singh’s involvement in the forgery. After examining the evidence, the Court of the City Judge, Srinagar, found him guilty under Sections 420, 511, and 468 RPC.
The court sentenced Singh to three years of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000 under Section 420 read with 511 RPC, and another three years of simple imprisonment with a fine of Rs.5,000 under Section 468 RPC. Both sentences will run concurrently. In case of default in payment of fines, he will undergo an additional six months of simple imprisonment.
(Straight Talk Communications)