BUDGAM, Apr 14: Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir have registered a criminal case against Sameer Ali Bhat, a resident of Pallar Budgam, for allegedly operating a fake WhatsApp account in the name of the Superintendent of Police (SSP) Budgam to influence public opinion.
Police Station Budgam said it received reliable information that Bhat was circulating screenshots of chats involving the fake WhatsApp profile, portraying himself as a close aide of the SSP and using that claim to exert undue influence. Upon verification, officials found that the accused was already involved in multiple FIRs and was using a mobile number linked to the impersonation.
A case has been registered under Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66‑C of the Information Technology Act. The accused has also been arrested in connection with the matter, while police have appealed to the public to stay alert and report any such impersonation attempts to the nearest police station.
