EOW Kashmir Chargesheets Man for Allegedly Cheating Cancer Patient’s Family of Lakhs

SRINAGAR, August 25 (KNC): The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of the Crime Branch J&K has filed a charge-sheet against a man accused of allegedly cheating a cancer patient’s family of lakhs of rupees by promising to arrange medicines at cheaper rates.
The accused has been identified as Afaq Ahmad Thug, son of Ghulam Qadir, originally from New Colony, Hazratbal, near Shiwala Mandir, Anantnag, and presently residing in Sunjwan, Jammu.
The case has been filed before the Court of the Sub-Judge, Srinagar, in connection with FIR No. 25/2026, registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Cancer Medicines Scam Allegation
According to the Crime Branch J&K, the case began after a complaint alleging that the accused offered to arrange cancer medicines at substantially cheaper prices for the complainant’s wife.
Trusting the assurance, the complainant allegedly paid lakhs of rupees for the procurement of medicines. However, the accused allegedly failed to provide the medicines after receiving the money.
The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir subsequently launched an investigation into the alleged financial fraud.
EOW Kashmir Investigation
During the investigation, the Crime Branch said that the allegations were supported by evidence collected by the investigating team.
The probe also reportedly found that the accused and the complainant had been schoolmates at a boarding school more than four decades ago. According to the investigation, this previous relationship was relevant to the trust placed by the complainant in the accused.
After completing the investigation, EOW Kashmir presented the charge-sheet before the competent court for judicial determination.
The filing of the charge-sheet does not itself establish guilt. The final decision regarding the allegations will be taken by the competent court of law.
Crime Branch Issues Fraud Warning
The Crime Branch has urged the public to remain alert against economic fraud, financial scams and fake offers involving low-cost medicines.
People have been advised to verify claims before making payments and to report suspicious financial transactions or suspected fraud to the SSP, Economic Offences Wing Kashmir.
Complaints can also be submitted through the official EOW Kashmir email: sspeow-kmr@jkpolice.gov.in.