*Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Three Fire Services Officials for Fund Misappropriation*

Srinagar, Oct 27 : The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet against three servicemen of the Fire and Emergency Services Department for allegedly misappropriating government funds amounting to lakhs of rupees.

Spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC reads, The Special Crime Wing of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge-sheet in FIR No. 56/2016 under Sections 409, 477-A RPC, and 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act before the Hon’ble Court of the Additional Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Pulwama, against three accused servicemen for their alleged involvement in the misappropriation of government funds, it reads.

The case originated from a communication received from the Director General, Fire and Emergency Services, J&K, highlighting financial irregularities in the withdrawal of establishment bills, dearness allowance,