Srinagar, Oct 24, KDC: In a swift and vigilant action, Police Station Kokernag foiled an impersonation attempt by arresting a man posing as a senior police officer during a routine naka (checkpoint) operation, a police statement said on Thursday.
According to the statement, a naka party from Police Station Kokernag intercepted a suspicious individual during routine checking. The man, identified as Mohd Umer Mochi, son of Mohd Jamal Mochi, a resident of Zalangam, was carrying a bag when he was stopped for inspection. On noticing the police party, the suspect allegedly tried to flee but was tactfully apprehended by alert police personnel, it said.
Upon searching his bag, police recovered a uniform bearing the rank insignia of a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was attempting to impersonate a senior police officer with the intent to deceive the general public, the statement added.
In this connection, a case FIR No. 118/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kokernag, and further investigation has been initiated to determine whether the accused had used the fake identity to defraud anyone or gain undue advantage.
District Police Anantnag, while confirming the arrest, assured that strict action would be taken against individuals involved in impersonating police or civil officers. The public has been urged to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activities or attempts of impersonation to the nearest police station. (KDC)
