SHOPIAN — Police have arrested a man in Shopian district for allegedly impersonating a government employee and cheating the family of a cancer patient of ₹9,999, officials said on Saturday.
Police said the complaint was received at Police Station Shopian from Farooq Ahmad Sofi of Manghama, who had posted an appeal on social media seeking financial assistance for the treatment of his son, who is undergoing treatment for cancer.
According to police, the accused, identified as Umar Shameem Ganie of Memander, allegedly posed as an employee of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Shopian and assured the family that he would facilitate financial assistance from the DC for the patient’s treatment. He allegedly obtained ₹9,999 from the complainant on this pretext.
The accused was later traced by the complainant in Shopian market, where he allegedly manhandled, intimidated and threatened him, police said.
An e-FIR has been registered at Police Station Shopian and the accused has been arrested, police said.
Preliminary investigation has also revealed allegations of similar fraudulent activities by the accused against other people, which are being verified, they said.
Further investigation is underway. — (KIMS)