Pulwama, Nov 11: Acting on credible information, Pulwama Police have arrested a man for allegedly impersonating a police officer and extorting money from the public.
In a handout issued to Kashmir Dot Com, police said the accused, identified as Altaf Ahmad Dar, son of Assadullah Dar, a resident of Marval Kakpora, had been posing as an officer of the Special Operations Group (SOG) Srinagar. He reportedly intimidated locals and demanded money from them.
A case under FIR No. 74/2025 under Sections 319/351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered, and the accused has been taken into custody.
Police said several individuals have come forward claiming they were threatened by the impersonator. Their statements have been recorded, and further investigation is underway to identify additional victims.
Pulwama Police reiterated their commitment to protecting citizens from fraudulent activities and urged the public to report any suspicious or unlawful behavior to the nearest police station. (KDC)
