Crime Branch (Economic Offences Wing) Jammu has filed a chargesheet before the competent court against Puneet Rasutra, son of Late Sham Lal Rasutra and a resident of Rehari, Jammu, in connection with an alleged multi-crore cheating and forgery case involving forged Army documents and fraudulent bank loans.
According to officials, the case pertains to FIR No. 23/2019 registered under Sections 420, 471 and 201 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) on the complaint of Munish Bhatia, a resident of Canal Road, Jammu.
The complainant alleged that the accused induced him and his brother to mortgage their property as collateral security for obtaining bank loans by falsely claiming that he had secured an Army contract worth nearly ₹16 crore. To support the claim, the accused allegedly produced a forged supply order purportedly issued by the 107 Engineer Regiment, C/o 99 APO, which was subsequently used to obtain an additional overdraft facility of ₹4 crore from the J&K Bank’s Trikuta Nagar Branch.
During the investigation, Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu established that the purported Army supply order was fake and forged. Verification with the concerned Army authorities confirmed that no such work order had ever been issued by the unit.
Investigators further found that the complainant and his brother allegedly suffered losses of around ₹10 crore and were compelled to clear the outstanding liabilities themselves to secure the release of their mortgaged property.
The probe also revealed that the accused, acting in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy, allegedly used forged and fabricated documents to fraudulently obtain substantial credit facilities, causing significant wrongful loss to both the complainant and the bank. Based on the evidence collected during the investigation, the Crime Branch has now filed the chargesheet before the competent court for judicial determination.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Branch (EOW) Jammu, Faisal Qureshi, appealed to the public to promptly report similar cases of financial fraud. He said timely information from citizens would assist investigating agencies in identifying offenders and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
[7:37 pm, 30/6/2026] Asif Sir: MLA Inderwal Pyare Lal Sharma Meets CM Omar Abdullah, Seeks Key Development Projects for Constituency
Asif Iqbal Naik
Kishtwar/ Srinagar, June 30: MLA Inderwal, Pyare Lal Sharma, called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar and submitted a comprehensive memorandum highlighting several developmental and public welfare demands concerning the Inderwal Assembly Constituency.
During the meeting, Sharma urged the Chief Minister to expedite the establishment of Fire and Emergency Services stations at Marwah and Warwan to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure timely emergency response in these remote and mountainous regions.
The legislator also sought the development of sports infrastructure, including the construction of sports stadiums at Marwah and Warwan, besides the development of playgrounds near NTPHC Sigdi and Mulwarwan to encourage sporting activities among local youth.
Highlighting the need for improved banking facilities, Sharma demanded the opening of new JK Bank branches at Vohal, Inderwal, and Bhata in Mughal Maidan. He also requested the installation of a JK Bank ATM at the Chingam Bus Stand to provide easier access to banking services for commuters and residents.
On the tourism front, the MLA appealed for the reopening and promotion of the scenic tourist destinations of Sinthan Top and Margan Top. He further requested that tourists from outside Jammu and Kashmir be permitted to visit the picturesque valleys of Marwah and Warwan, stating that opening these areas to visitors would significantly boost tourism, generate employment, and strengthen the local economy while showcasing the region’s natural beauty.
Sharma also discussed various other developmental issues concerning the Inderwal constituency and sought the Chief Minister’s intervention for their early resolution. The Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to the demands and assured the MLA that the issues would be examined sympathetically and appropriate action would be taken in a phased manner.
