Shabroz Malik
Pulwama, April 22: A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Pulwama has rejected the bail application of an accused in an alleged job fraud case involving impersonation and forged documents, observing that the matter constitutes a serious economic offence.
The case pertains to Reyaz Ahmad Dar, a resident of Narwah, Pulwama, who was arrested in connection with FIR No. 15/2026 registered by the Economic Offences Wing, Srinagar. He has been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for offences including cheating, impersonation, and use of forged documents.
According to the prosecution, the accused allegedly posed as a police officer and duped a complainant of approximately Rs 3.36 lakh on the pretext of securing a government job. Investigators said the accused used fake appointment orders and forged authorisation documents to gain the victim’s trust.
Police further informed the court that bank records indicate money transfers from the complainant to accounts linked to the accused and his wife. A search conducted at the accused’s residence reportedly led to the recovery of incriminating material, including forged documents related to the police.
The prosecution also submitted that the accused attempted to evade arrest and allegedly issued threats to the complainant. It argued that custodial interrogation was necessary to trace the origin of the forged documents and identify any accomplices.
The defence, however, contended that the allegations were baseless and did not justify denial of bail, assuring full cooperation with the investigation.
After hearing both sides, the court observed that the case reflected a premeditated economic offence with a clear financial trail and recovery of suspicious material. It noted that such offences have wider societal implications and require a cautious approach.
The court also took into account a previous case allegedly involving the accused, suggesting a possible pattern of conduct.
“Given the gravity of the allegations, the stage of investigation, and the likelihood of tampering with evidence, no case for bail is made out at this stage,” the court said, rejecting the bail application.
