 Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Apr 3: Two persons impersonating police officers have been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said.
Police said in a statement, “Two suspects were apprehended on the complaint of one Mohd Altaf Ganai, son of Mohd Ramzan Ganai, resident of Nageenpora Tral, who are fraudulently posing as Law enforcement officers to extort money from the general public.”
The suspects were identified as Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mohd Jamal Sheikh, resident of Saimooh and Mohd Shafi Dar, son of Gh Nabi Dar, resident of Dadsara.
The two were targeting unsuspecting citizens, falsely claiming to have police authority and demanding money under various pretexts.
“Their activities came to light after multiple complaints were received from victims who had been coerced into paying sums of money out of fear of legal consequences. On this complaint Police station Tral registered a case FIR No. 31 of 2025 under relevant sections of laws and arrested the involved accused persons. Both suspects are currently in custody and face multiple charges,” the statement read..
“Police have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report to them if anyone is demanding money in their name,” the statement added. |
