Sopore, August 7, KDC: Sopore Police has arrested a man in connection with a case involving alleged impersonation of police officials, assault and extortion, officials said on Friday.
The case was registered after Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Ali Mohammad Lone of Shahgund Naidkhai, Bandipora, approached Police Post Bus Stand and alleged that he was assaulted by two unidentified persons who impersonated police officials and extorted ₹10,000 from him.
Following the complaint, FIR No. 194/2026 was registered at Police Station Sopore under Sections 308(5), 351, 131, 126, 319(2) and 3(5) of the BNS, and an investigation was initiated.
During the course of investigation, police arrested one accused, identified as Junaid Ahmad Gojree, son of Nazir Ahmad Gojree, a resident of Model Town-D, Sopore, for his alleged involvement in the case.
Police in a statement to nees agency Kashmir Dot Com, said another accused allegedly involved in the offence is yet to be arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.
Sopore Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards impersonation, extortion and other criminal activities, and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any person attempting to intimidate or demand money while falsely claiming to be a police official.
Further investigation in the case is underway. (KDC)
