The Sopore Police have acted swiftly against fraudulent activity by filing a case against Basharat Mehraj Shah, also known as Bashrat Molvi. He is accused of tricking Mehraj Ahmad Sheikh into paying ₹25,000 as a bribe, falsely promising to secure the release of Sheikh’s phone, which had been seized by law enforcement agencies for analysis.
An FIR (No. 09/25) has been registered at PS Dangiwacha under the applicable legal provisions, and the investigation is currently underway
The Sopore Police have also issued an advisory to the public, urging them to remain vigilant against such fraudulent activities. Citizens are cautioned not to fall victim to scams and fraudulent schemes, which can lead to financial losses and other serious consequences.