Man Arrested in South Kashmir for Impersonating SOG Officer

SRINAGAR: Police in Pulwama area of South Kashmir have arrested an individual allegedly impersonating a police officer and extorting money from residents in the Kakpora area of the district.

The accused has been identified as Altaf Ahmad Dar, son of Assadullah Dar, a resident of Marval Kakpora. Authorities said Dar posed as an officer of the Special Operations Group (SOG), Srinagar, intimidating locals with threats of action while demanding money.

A case has been registered under FIR No. 74/2025, under Sections 319/351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Dar has been taken into custody. During the investigation, several victims came forward stating they had been threatened and extorted by the impersonator, and their statements have been recorded. Police are working to identify any additional victims.

Officials said preliminary inquiries suggest the accused used fake identification and false claims of law enforcement affiliation to deceive the public. Investigations are ongoing to determine if others assisted in the offence.

Pulwama Police reiterated their commitment to protecting citizens from fraudulent activities and urged the public to remain vigilant against impersonation attempts. Residents have been advised to report any suspicious or unlawful activity to the nearest police station immediately.