Shopian | Police Station Shopian has registered an E-FIR and arrested a conman for cheating an individual by falsely promising to secure the release of his brother from police custody at Police Station Zainapora.
Police received a complaint on 04-01-2026 through WhatsApp from Asif Ahmad Parrah, son of Mohd Maqbool Parrah, resident of Humhuna, Zainapora. The complainant alleged that the accused, identified as Sajad Ahmad Bhat, son of Gh Hassan Bhat, resident of Mundoora, Tral, fraudulently extorted ₹5,40,000 by falsely assuring the release of his brother from police custody.
The complainant’s brother, Umer Maqbool, had been lawfully arrested in connection with FIR No. 108/2025 under Sections 8/20 of the NDPS Act, registered at Police Station Zainapora.
Taking advantage of the situation, the accused falsely projected himself as a government employee and claimed to have sufficient influence to arrange the release of the accused person. On this false pretext, he cheated the complainant and fraudulently obtained the money.
Acting promptly on the complaint, Police Station Shopian registered E-FIR No. 03/2026 under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
During the course of investigation, ₹1.50 lakh has been recovered so far from the accused. He has been taken into police custody, and efforts are underway to recover the remaining amount. Further investigation is in progress.
Police have advised the general public to remain vigilant and refrain from falling prey to individuals who claim illegal influence or promise unlawful favors. Such incidents should be immediately reported to the nearest police station.
