Police have registered a case against a man for impersonating government officials and cheating people through social media in Shopian district, officials said here on Saturday.
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An official said that the accused is involved in impersonating officials of various government administrative offices and deceiving people.
“The allegations include impersonation of a public servant, cheating and fraud, criminal intimidation and wrongful restraint,” the official said.
The accused was identified as Umer Shamaim Ganie, son of Mohd Shamiam Ganie, a resident of Meemander, Shopian.
Meanwhile, FIR No. 207/2026 under relevant sections has been registered and cognizance has been taken, the official said.—(KNO)
