9 imposters held for cheating people
Srinagar: Police on Friday conducted raids in Ashmuji area of Kulgam and arrested nine persons who were involved in cheating and duping common people by erecting illegal toll posts near Boys Higher Secondary School Ashmuji on the banks of Vishow Nalla and at Mirpur Ashmmuji areas of Kulgam, a police spokesman said.
During preliminary investigation, they were found involved in cheating and extorting money from innocent citizens at illegal toll posts. They were also operating a fake bank account No. 0625040100004524 at J&K Bank Branch Ashmuji in the name of Markazi Aawqaf Committee Ashmuji to deceive the general public, the police said.
“They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station Kulgam where they remain in custody,” the spokesman added.
He said that a cases FIR No. 100/2020 and 102/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kulgam and investigation have been initiated.
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