J&K: Fraudster Detained Under Public Safety Act (PSA) By Crime Branch

Jammu, July 18: Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch, Jammu, has recommended the detention of a fraudster under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

The District Magistrate of Jammu has issued a detention order against Saroop Lal, a notorious conman involved in nine FIRs and two preliminary verifications in the Crime Branch, Jammu.

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Saroop Lal, an ex-serviceman, first came under the radar of the Crime Branch in 2006 when the first FIR was registered against him for fabricating fake and forged appointment orders.

Since then, he has been targeting innocent unemployed youth, exploiting their vulnerability.

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According to the complaints and FIRs filed against him, Saroop Lal has defrauded as many as 19 unemployed youth and cheated money in lakhs. Meanwhile, few of his associates have been booked while some are under scanner.

The Crime Headquarters J&K has instructed its various wings to initiate similar action against repeat and habitual offenders and also investigate their cases speedily and professionally to bring them to justice at the earliest.

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