Woman impersonating as ‘cop’ arrested in Baramulla: Police
Srinagar, Sep 2: Police in Baramulla on Saturday said to have arrested a woman impersonating as a police officer, a police spokesman said.
He said that on 01/09/2023, Police Station Kunzer received a complaint from one person namely Wasif Hassan of Kunzer stating therein that during a bus journey where he was approached by a woman who identified herself as Ashia, claiming to be a Sub-Inspector currently stationed at Police Station Kunzar.
She assured the complainant that she had the authority to secure a position for him as a Constable in J&K Police. Lured by the promise of a job opportunity, the complainant gave ₹10,000/- rupees to the impersonating police officer, he said.
“The impersonating officer (Ashia) further recontacted the complainant on 01/09/23, soliciting additional amount to expedite the delivery of his appointment order. She promised that this process would be completed within 2 to 3 days. Suspecting deception, the complainant promptly reported the matter to Police Station Kunzer. Accordingly, a case was registered in a police station and investigation was set into motion”, the spokesman said.
During the course of investigation, Police successfully apprehended the accused person known as Ashia (Fake name), whose real identity has been revealed as Bisma Yousuf Sheikh daughter of Mohammad Yousuf Sheikh resident of Tappie Khag. In addition to her apprehension, the investigating team also recovered a police uniform and ₹10,000/- rupees from her possession that had been fraudulently obtained from the complainant”, the spokesman added.
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