Shopian, Oct 3: Police have registered a case against a man in Shopian district for allegedly impersonating government officials and cheating people through social media, officials said.
According to officials, the accused allegedly posed as officials of various government administrative offices and used the false identity to deceive people.
The allegations against him include impersonating a public servant, cheating and fraud, criminal intimidation and wrongful restraint, an official said.
The accused has been identified as Umer Shamaim Ganie, son of Mohd Shamiam Ganie, a resident of Meemander, Shopian.
Police have registered FIR No. 207/2026 under relevant provisions, and cognizance has been taken in the case, officials said.
Further investigation is underway.
