Srinagar, Apr 03 (KB): Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended two individuals in South Kashmir’s Tral, posing as police officers.
“In a swift action, Police Station Tral has apprehended two individuals 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,” said a Police Spokesperson in a statement issued here.
“The suspects namely Bashir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mohd Jamal Sheikh, resident of Saimooh and Mohd Shafi Dar, son of Gh Nabi Dar, a resident of Dadsora were targeting unsuspecting citizens, falsely claiming to have police authority and demanding money under various pretexts,” reads the statement, as per news agency Kashmir Bulletin.
“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 receipt of complaint Police Tral registered a case FIR No.31 of 2025 under relevant laws and arrested the involved accused persons,” reads the statement, adding, “both the individuals are currently in custody and face multiple charges.” (KB)
