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J&K Crime Branch Chargesheets Man Over Cancer Medicine Fraud
Police say a man promised to provide cheaper medicines for a woman with cancer.
They allege that her family paid him lakhs of rupees, but the medicines were not delivered.
The accused and the complainant had previously attended the same boarding school.
The Economic Offences Wing investigated the complaint.
Investigators said they found evidence supporting the allegations.
A chargesheet has now been submitted to a court in Srinagar.
The court will decide the case.
Police are warning people to be careful about similar scams and report suspicious activity.
The Economic Offences Wing of the J&K Crime Branch filed a chargesheet against Afaq Ahmad Thug.
Authorities allege he promised discounted cancer medicines to a patient's family but never supplied them.
The complainant allegedly paid lakhs of rupees after being induced by the promise.
The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Crime Branch said the accused and complainant had been schoolmates and urged the public to report suspicious financial activity.
- Who
- The Economic Offences Wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch charged Afaq Ahmad Thug in connection with a complaint by a cancer patient's family.
- What
- A chargesheet was filed over an alleged fraud involving a promise to supply discounted cancer medicines.
- Where
- The chargesheet was filed before the Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar.
- When
- The Crime Branch announced the chargesheet on Tuesday; the case is registered as FIR No. 25/2026.
- Why
- Authorities allege the accused dishonestly induced the complainant to pay lakhs of rupees but failed to provide the promised medicines.
Key facts
- Accused
- Afaq Ahmad Thug
- Investigating agency
- Economic Offences Wing, Jammu and Kashmir Police Crime Branch
- Alleged scheme
- Offering cancer medicines at discounted prices
- Alleged loss
- The complainant was induced to pay lakhs of rupees
- Court
- Court of Sub-Judge Srinagar
- Case details
- FIR No. 25/2026 under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Police appeal
- The public was urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious economic activity to SSP EOW Kashmir
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