Ex-serviceman among 3 held for duping youth

Three people, including an ex-serviceman and a suspended government school teacher, were arrested for their alleged involvement in several cases of cheating in J&K on Wednesday, an official of the Crime Branch said.

Ex-serviceman Saroop Lal of Bari Brahmana and suspended teacher Jameel Anjum of Jammu were habitual offenders, named in 10 and nine FIRs related to various frauds like duping youths , a spokesperson of the Crime Branch said.

He said the third accused, Arvinder Singh of Jammu, was wanted in a case related to preparing false permanent resident certificates and procuring land by fraudulent means.

The spokesperson said Anjum was arrested for duping one Karan Singh of Rani Park Jammu of Rs 28.20 lakh on the pretext of providing a government job, Lal was held for duping one Ram Paul of Kathua of Rs 5 lakh on the pretext of providing a government job.

SSP, Crime Branch (Jammu) Benam Tosh said the chargesheet against all three accused was filed in local courts in Jammu and Kathua following their arrest.