Overview
- Police identified the suspect as Sameer Ali Bhat of Pallar, Budgam, and registered a case under relevant laws.
- Investigators say he operated a WhatsApp account in the SSP Budgam’s name to mimic official access.
- He allegedly shared staged screenshots of chats to claim insider ties and win undue influence over people.
- Officers said he is linked to multiple earlier FIRs, which has triggered a broader investigation into his conduct.
- The episode highlights how fake profiles on messaging apps can erode trust in public offices and mislead residents.