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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu: DGP distributes ₹1.53 crore among 22 victims of a ₹2.39 crore job scam
Director general of police, Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday distributed ₹1.53 crore among 22 victims of a ₹2.39 crore job scam at a programme in Nagrota police station. Jammu SSP Joginder Singh and SP Rural Jammu Brijesh Sharma briefed the audience regarding the job scam, including quality and quick investigation done, by a team of Jammu police headed by SHO Nagrota, inspector Parvez Sajad. (File) He was accompanied by IGP Jammu zone, BS Tuti, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma and Jammu SSP Joginder Singh. The event was attended by officers from the army, CRPF, civil administration, along with zonal SPs of Jammu, SDPOs of district Jammu, and SHOs of the rural zone. Jammu SSP Joginder Singh and SP Rural Jammu Brijesh Sharma briefed the audience regarding the job scam, including quality and quick investigation done, by a team of Jammu police headed by SHO Nagrota, inspector Parvez Sajad. In a landmark action under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Jammu Police successfully executed its first-ever property attachment in the high-profile job fraud case, resulting in the recovery and refund of ₹1.53 crore to the victims. The case revolved around Harpreet Singh, a resident of Pallanwala in Akhnoor, who posed as a lieutenant colonel in the Indian Army and defrauded multiple individuals of more than ₹2.39 crore by falsely promising them jobs in prestigious government institutions such as MES, MoD, and DRDO. The fraud came to light when Arun Sharma, of Nagrota, filed a complaint on November 6 last year leading to the registration of FIR under sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 338, and 340(2) of the BNSS at Nagrota police station Jammu. The accused was arrested the next day. Out of money collected from youth, the accused had also made digital payment of ₹1.93 crore to one Surinder Singh for purchasing a double storied duplex building on eight marlas of land at Channi Bheja in Bahu Fort tehsil in Jammu district The deal was struck at ₹2.22 crore. The amount paid by accused Harpreet Singh was proceeds of crime collected from innocent victims in lieu of providing them government jobs. Speaking on the occasion DGP Prabhat reaffirmed his force's unwavering commitment to justice, guided by the core principle of 'not touching the innocent and not sparing the guilty', as laid down by lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha. He said the new laws enacted by the government are gradually being implemented on the ground and are built around a victim-centric approach. 'We do our utmost to reach out to those who are oppressed, distressed or in pain. In whatever way possible, we try to help them and for those who have no support, we stand with them in addressing all their problems,' he said. Highlighting the multifaceted demands of policing, the DGP likened the duties of the force to achieving excellence across disciplines. Referring to job scam, the DGP called it a 'clear-cut case of cheating' and urged the public to stay vigilant. 'Why do we often slip on the same banana peel? Why don't we open our eyes before the damage is done?' he asked. 'The first line of defence against crime is society itself. Citizens must stay alert and responsible,' he said.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Jammu road rage accused still on the run
Two days on, the 'influential' accused in Jammu road rage case that left a senior citizen critically injured, is still absconding with police conducting raids to nab him. In the footage, it is seen that speeding Thar first collided with the scooty from the opposite direction resulting which the victim fell, the car driver is then seen deliberately driving in reverse hitting the old man for the second time resulting in serious injuries. (File) The accused, identified as Manan Anand, 21, son of an 'influential' contractor Rajinder Anand, of Nanak Nagar, hit the old man identified as Kamalkant Dutta, 68, of Gandhi Nagar twice on Sunday afternoon around 1.30 pm. The victim battles is in a critical condition at the ICU of government medical college here. Gandhi Nagar police station house officer, inspector Arun Prakash said, 'The accused has not been arrested yet but we are conducting raids. We hope to arrest him this evening.' The CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on social media. In the footage, it is seen that speeding Thar first collided with the scooty from the opposite direction resulting which the victim fell, the car driver is then seen deliberately driving in reverse hitting the old man for the second time resulting in serious injuries. Jammu Police, late Tuesday, issued a statement mentioning that section 109 of BNSS has been invoked against the accused. 'As per initial information received from a reliable source, a Mahindra Thar bearing Jammu registration number being driven in a rash and negligent manner from Gandhi Nagar towards Green Belt Park, collided with a scooty near Allora Textiles, Green Belt Park, at approximately 1.30pm. The scooty, which was coming from the opposite direction, was struck by the Thar, resulting in injuries to the rider. The injured individual was shifted to GMC Jammu by passers-by, while the Thar driver fled from the spot,' it stated. On this basis, FIR was registered under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS) at Gandhi Nagar police station. Subsequently, SHO PS Gandhi Nagar and his team acted swiftly upon receiving the information and have ensured that all critical evidence are being seized and scrutinised to corroborate facts and as material evidence in the case. CCTV footage of the incident was obtained and the statement of an eyewitness was recorded, which revealed a more serious aspect of the case. 'It came to light that after the initial collision, the driver of the Thar reversed the vehicle and deliberately hit the victim again, resulting in grievous injuries. In light of the statement recorded and other material evidences collected, Section 109 of BNS is being invoked,' it added. The vehicle has been seized. The owner of the vehicle, the accused's father, has been detained for questioning, and a manhunt is underway to trace and arrest the driver, who is presently absconding, it stated. Meanwhile, regional transport officer Jasbir Singh in Jammu informed that the vehicle has been blacklisted. 'We checked our records and found that driving license has not been issued against the vehicle and we have decided that it will not be issued for this vehicle, even if the owner applied,' he said.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
HTET scheduled for July 30-31 in Panchkula
Panchkula: The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) will take place on July 30 and 31 in Panchkula. A total of 9,622 candidates are expected to appear across 16 designated centres. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Deputy commissioner Monika Gupta reviewed the preparations for the exam, emphasising the need for peaceful and transparent conduct. Strict security arrangements are being implemented, including intensive checking before entering the exam centres. All examination halls have been equipped with CCTV cameras, which will be monitored in real-time by the Haryana School Education Board's control room. Jammers will also be installed at exam centres to prevent the use of electronic devices. Section 163 of the BNSS will be enforced during the exam days. Flying squads have been appointed to prevent malpractice and irregularities. Officials and staff have been instructed to wear identity cards and follow guidelines strictly. These measures aim to ensure a fair and secure examination process for all candidates.
The Print
21 hours ago
- The Print
Multi-crore job scam in Jammu: DGP distributes Rs 1.53 crore recovered by police among victims
'Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat today visited Police Station Nagrota and distributed Rs 1.53 crore among victims of the Rs 2.39 crore job scam,' the spokesperson said. This breakthrough demonstrates a strong legal and administrative resolve to tackle economic offences and restore public trust, police said. Jammu, Jul 29 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday distributed Rs 1.53 crore recovered by police in a multi-crore job scam among the victims here, a spokesperson said. Flanked by Jammu Zone Inspector General of Police (IGP) B. S. Tuti and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma, the DGP was briefed by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh regarding this sensational case, including the quality and swift investigation carried out by the Jammu Police team to ensure timely justice to the victims of the job scam through outstanding use of victim-centric provisions available under the new criminal laws. In a landmark action under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), police successfully executed its first-ever property attachment in a high-profile job fraud case, resulting in recovery and refund of Rs 1.53 crore to the victims, the spokesperson said. 'This milestone reflects the victim-centric approach embodied in India's new criminal justice reforms,' he added. The case revolves around Harpreet Singh, a resident of Pallanwala, who posed as a lieutenant colonel in the Indian Army and defrauded multiple individuals of more than Rs 2.39 crores by falsely promising them jobs in prestigious government institutions such as Military Engineer Services (MES), Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The spokesperson said that the fraud came to light when Arun Sharma, a resident of Nagrota, filed a complaint on November 6, 2024, leading to the registration of a case. The accused was immediately arrested, he added. The investigation revealed that a sale agreement was executed between Kamaljeet Kour (wife of Suriender) and the accused's mother, Paramjeet Kour, for the sale of a double-storey duplex building constructed over 8 marlas of land in Channi Bheja for Rs 2.225 crore. An amount of Rs 1,93,50,000 was received by Suriender Singh (co-accused) and his wife from Harpreet Singh through online transactions and cash. The amount paid by Harpreet Singh was the proceeds of crime collected from innocent victims in exchange for false job promises, he said. Acting on a police plea, the chief judicial magistrate passed an attachment order on January 18, 2025, which was executed by Tehsildar Bahu. A 14-day show cause notice was issued to the accused to justify the source of the funds used in the transaction failing which the property was to be auctioned. During the court proceedings, based on clinching evidence presented by the investigating officer, Kamaljeet Kour made a judicial admission that she had received Rs 1.53 crore from the accused. In a significant development, she voluntarily agreed to refund the amount, initially committing to deposit Rs 50 lakh within 7 days and the remaining Rs 1.03 crore within two months — which she did accordingly. The court ruled the attachment order shall remain in effect until the admitted amount is fully deposited. The SSP of Jammu was directed to open a dedicated account for collecting and distributing the recovered funds among the verified victims. 'In the first instance, a recovered amount of Rs 75 lakh was distributed equally among 17 victims through cheques and today, an amount of Rs 78 lakh has been distributed equally among 22 victims through cheques,' he said. Till date, a total of Rs 1.53 crore has been distributed to the victims, the spokesperson said. This marks the first instance in Jammu and Kashmir under the BNSS where defrauded money has been returned to the victims, exemplifying the law's focus on justice, accountability and restitution, he added. The IGP congratulated the Jammu Police team and urged them to maintain the same level of professionalism, commitment and public service in future. The DGP also lauded the exceptional performance of the investigating team of Police Station Nagrota led by SHO Parvez Sajad and supervisory officers — SDPO Vinod Kundal and SP Brijesh Sharma — under the leadership of SSP Joginder Singh. PTI AB AS AS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
FIR against 40 ‘mule' accounts registered
Ranchi: In a bid to curb cybercrimes, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday lodged a case under various sections of the BNSS and the IT Act against 40 mule accounts, which are being used for illegal transaction of money across Jharkhand. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The case has been lodged with the cyber police station on basis of complaints lodged by Dy SP Neha Bala. The accounts are in various banks including UCO Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC and Punjab National particularly from abroad are hiring the mule accounts of local people for transferring defrauded money. Information about these accounts were received from the Samanvaya portal of Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, a unit of the Union ministry of home affairs. DGP Anurag Gupta said, "The case has been registered regarding mule accounts having illegal transaction worth Rs 10,000 lakh and above. Investigation would be started to ascertain the persons holding the accounts for taking further action. With the registration of the case, police would be better placed to secure details of the account holders from the banks." Police stated that it would act against the persons who gave their accounts on basis of commission from the defrauded amounts.
