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Fraudster Arrested in Srinagar for Impersonating Govt Official, Demands Bribe for Drug Peddler’s Release :Police

Asian Mail

Srinagar: Police have arrested a fraudster who falsely claimed to be a government officer in order to defraud an individual of a substantial sum of money promising to release a drug peddler detained under drug-related crime.

In a statement issued to Asian Mail, a police Official said that a complaint  06/01/2025 was filed by Ms. Safiya Riyaz wife of Riyaz Ahmad Channa accusing Sadiq Hassan Chaloo, a resident of Shaheedgunj, of impersonating a government officer and defrauding her of Rs 2 lakh.

The accused person falsely claimed influence to facilitate the release of her husband, who had been arrested on 19/11/2024 by Police Station Rajbagh in a narcotics case, reads the statement.

The complainant stated that the accused initially returned a partial amount after she discovered the fraud but denied the rest. Based on her complaint, a case under Sections 318(4), 319, and 351(2) of the BNS Act was registered, and the accused has been arrested, it reads.
Police confirmed that her husband, Riyaz Ahmad Channa, is currently lodged in Sub Jail Bhaderwah under the PIT NDPS Act.
Authorities have urged the public not to fall prey to individuals claiming influence with law enforcement and to report such incidents immediately to the nearest police station or dial 112. The investigation is ongoing, reads the statement.

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