SOPORE: Police in Sopore have registered a case against an accused namely Shahzad Ahmad Dar, son of Late Mohammad Ramzan Dar, resident of Dangerpora Sopore, for extorting money from a local resident by falsely claiming close links with Police and offering undue help in a pending matter.
The accused reportedly threatened the victim and took ₹95,000 on false assurances of resolving a police-related issue. He has been arrested and accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 134/2025 under relevant provisions of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and investigation is in progress.
Police have urged the public to be cautious and not to fall victim to such fraudulent activities. Public is encouraged to report any incidents of extortion, threats, or fraud to their nearest Police Station or contact emergency services by dialling 112.


