Srinagar, Apr 14: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam have registered an FIR against an individual for allegedly operating a fake WhatsApp account in the name of SSP Budgam and attempting to mislead the public.
According to police, information was received that Sameer Ali Bhat, son of Ghulam Muhammad Bhat and a resident of Pallar Budgam, was sharing screenshots of chats with a fake WhatsApp account purportedly in the name of SSP Budgam and projecting himself as a close aide to influence people.
On verification, it was found that the individual is involved in multiple FIRs and had been operating the fake WhatsApp account using mobile number +91-9622126997. He was also circulating screenshots of conversations to portray himself as a close associate and exert undue influence.
Acting on the information, Police Station Budgam registered FIR No. 90/2026 under Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66-C of the Information Technology Act.
Police have advised the public to remain vigilant and not fall prey to such impersonation attempts. Citizens have been urged to use only officially published contact numbers available on official websites to reach police authorities and other government departments.
The public has also been requested to report any such suspicious activity to the nearest police station to enable timely legal action.
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