Imposter Nabbed: Fake Police Officer Arrested in Kashmir

In Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a man named Umer Mochi was arrested for impersonating a senior police officer. During a routine check, police found a senior superintendent uniform in his possession. The investigation revealed his intention to deceive the public, and an investigation is ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Srinagar | Updated: 24-10-2025 18:42 IST | Created: 24-10-2025 18:42 IST
Imposter Nabbed: Fake Police Officer Arrested in Kashmir
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A man impersonating a senior police officer was arrested in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, this Friday. The individual, identified as Umer Mochi from Zalangam, was intercepted at a checkpoint in the Kokernag area during routine police checks.

The police discovered a uniform with the rank of a senior superintendent in his bag. Upon seeing the checkpoint, Mochi attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended by alert police personnel.

Preliminary investigations suggest he was using the uniform to deceive the public, impersonating a high-ranking officer. A case has been registered, and further inquiries are being conducted, according to a police spokesperson.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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