Dehradun Cantt police have begun investigating a complaint against a Haldwani man accused of taking 5 lakh rupees on the promise of securing a job for the complainant’s son. The complainant, a resident of Pithoragarh, says the accused introduced himself as an Army Major.
The case was registered after Heera Ballabh Pandey submitted a complaint to police. According to his account, he became acquainted with Deepak alias Govind Singh Niyal, who allegedly offered to arrange employment for his son in exchange for money.
Payment made in instalments
Pandey told police that the total amount was paid in separate instalments. The complaint records that 3,59,600 rupees were transferred online, while 1,40,400 rupees were handed over in cash.
After receiving the money, Niyal allegedly became unreachable. Pandey said repeated calls went unanswered and the accused’s mobile phone began showing as switched off. He further alleged that attempts to recover the money have not produced a result.
Police identified the accused as a resident of Manpur Delwachour in Haldwani. The complaint names him as Deepak alias Govind Singh Niyal.
Police investigation begins
Based on the complaint, Cantt police registered a case under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation has been assigned to Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjay Kumar.
The allegations have not been established in court. Police will investigate the payment trail, the communication between the complainant and the accused, and the alleged promise of employment.
The complaint does not state that any job was secured for the complainant’s son. It says the money was taken after the employment promise and that contact allegedly stopped afterwards.
Conclusion
Cantt police are investigating the alleged 5 lakh-rupee job scam after a Pithoragarh resident accused a Haldwani man of posing as an Army Major and taking money in instalments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Dehradun case about?
The case concerns an allegation that 5 lakh rupees were taken after a promise to arrange a job for the complainant’s son.
Q. Who filed the complaint?
Pithoragarh resident Heera Ballabh Pandey filed the complaint with police.
Q. How was the money paid?
The complaint says 3,59,600 rupees were paid online and 1,40,400 rupees in cash.
Q. What identity did the accused allegedly claim?
The accused allegedly presented himself as an Army Major.
Q. Who is the accused named in the case?
Police named Deepak alias Govind Singh Niyal, a resident of Manpur Delwाचour in Haldwani.
Q. Which sections were applied?
Cantt police registered the case under Sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code.
Q. Who is handling the investigation?
Assistant Sub-Inspector Sanjay Kumar has been assigned the investigation.
