Excelsior Correspondent
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 (DDO) in the Geology and Mining Department, in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 33 lakh from employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF), State Life Insurance (SLI) 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 matter has been listed for formal framing of charges on September 9, 2025.
The case was initiated after Shiban Lal Bhat, Drill Operator-II, complained that his sanctioned Rs 17 lakh GPF withdrawal in March 2020 was never credited to his account. Investigation revealed that funds meant for several employees and retirees were instead credited to the DDO’s official account. The probe established a total fraud of Rs 33,03,447, involving GPF withdrawals, SLI maturity claims and 7th Pay arrears of multiple officials.
It was further found that Mir, in conspiracy with cashier Rohit Nanda (since deceased), diverted the funds, issued self-cheques, and either disbursed the money selectively or retained it. Bank officials confirmed that cheques were cleared only after Mir’s telephonic approval, while the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) matched his signatures on disputed cheques.
The court, after hearing APP MA Almansoor for the UT whereas Advocate Hafiz for the accused, observed that the embezzlement stands prima facie established, warranting trial against Mir.
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