Srinagar, April 03 :- In a swift action Police Station Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district has apprehended two individuals posing as police officers.
Police in a statement said that they apprehended two suspects on the complaint of one Mohd Altaf Ganai son of Mohd Ramzan Ganai resident Nageenpora Tral who are fraudulently posing as Law enforcement officers to extort money from the general public.
The Suspects namely Bashir Ahmad Sheik son of Mohd Jamal Sheikh resident of Saimooh and Mohd Shafi Dar son of Gh Nabi Dar resident of Dadsara were targeting unsuspecting citizens,falsely claiming to have police authority and demanding money under various pretexts, police spokesperson said.
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 Tral registered a case FIR No.31 of 2025 under relavent laws and arrested the involved accused persons, he said , adding that, both individuals are currently in custody and face multiple charges.
Police urged citizens to remain vigilant and report to police if anyone is demanding money on their name.—(JKNS)
