Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 2: Police in Baramulla today arrested a woman impersonating as a police officer.
“On Sept 1st, 2023, Police Station Kunzer received a complaint from one person namely Wasif Hassan of Kunzer stating 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 Hasan 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, Hasan gave Rs 10,000 to the impersonating police officer”, reads a statement issued by the Police.
“The impersonating officer (Ashia) further recontacted Hasan 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, Hasan promptly reported the matter to Police Station Kunzer. Accordingly, a case was registered in police station and investigation was set into motion”, reads the statement.
“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 Mohd Yousuf Sheikh, resident of Tappie, Khag. In addition to her apprehension, the investigating team also recovered a police uniform and Rs 10,000 from her possession that had been fraudulently obtained from Hasan”, the statement reads.
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