Man booked in Budgam for operating fake WhatsApp account of SSP
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Police on Tuesday said they have registered an FIR against an individual in Budgam district for allegedly operating a fake WhatsApp account in the name of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam and attempting to influence people.
According to police, reliable information was received that Sameer Ali Bhat, son of Ghulam Muhammad Bhat, a resident of Pallar Budgam, was sharing screenshots of chats with a fake WhatsApp account impersonating SSP Budgam and portraying himself as a close aide to gain undue influence among the public.
Upon verification, it was found that the accused was allegedly involved in multiple FIRs and was operating the fake WhatsApp account in the name of SSP Budgam using a mobile number, while circulating chat screenshots to mislead people.
Acting on the information, Police Station Budgam registered a case FIR No. 90/2026 under Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66-C of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and initiated further investigation.
Police have advised the public to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to such impersonation attempts, urging citizens to use only officially published contact details available on the official website to reach police and other government departments.
The public has also been requested to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station for prompt legal action. — (KIMS)
