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DGP Nalin Prabhat Returns Full Rs 1.53 Crore to Victims in Jammu Job Scam

It follows the landmark seizure of assets under the BNSS, completing the first full restitution of scam proceeds under India’s new victim-centric criminal laws.

Jammu SSP Joginder Singh and SP Rural Jammu Brijesh Sharma briefed the audience regarding the job scam, including quality and quick investigation done, by a team of Jammu police headed by SHO Nagrota, inspector Parvez Sajad. (File)

Overview

  • On July 29, DGP Nalin Prabhat disbursed ₹78 lakh to 22 verified victims, bringing the total returned funds to ₹1.53 crore.
  • An earlier tranche of ₹75 lakh was distributed on July 9 among 17 victims as part of the phased restitution.
  • Assets were seized under Section 107(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, marking its inaugural use in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Co-accused Kamaljeet Kour made a judicial admission to holding ₹1.53 crore and agreed to repay the amount in two scheduled installments.
  • Harpreet Singh, who posed as an army lieutenant colonel to promise jobs in MES, MoD and DRDO, remains in custody as any disputed proceeds are resolved under the attachment order.