JAMMU, Sept 4: The Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Jammu, Hag Nawaz Zargar, has ordered framing of charges against Aijaz Mir, former Drilling Engineer and Drawing & Disbursing Officer in the Geology and Mining Department, in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 33 lakh from employees’ General Provident Fund, State Life Insurance proceeds and 7th Pay Commission arrears.
The court passed the order in FIR No. 04/2021, registered by Crime Branch Jammu, holding that prima facie evidence exists against the accused under Sections 409, 420, 120-B IPC read with Section 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The court, after hearing observed that the embezzlement stands prima facie established, warranting trial against Mir.
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