Police busts racket involved in fake document issuance in Kupwara, registers FIR & seizes incriminating material

STC NEWS DESK
KUPWARA, APRIL 11 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kupwara carried out a search operation at a computer shop in the presence of the Executive Magistrate, which led to the seizure of incriminating material suspected to have been used in the creation of fake documents.
According to the reports, Police Station Kupwara received a written complaint on 11/04/2025, alleging that a local computer shop was involved in the preparation and issuance of fake police verifications, which are required for applying for jobs such as porters.
The complainant stated that he had approached a computer shop run by Nissar Ahmad Khan S/O Mohammad Khan R/O Kupwara, who promised to arrange the verification in exchange for money. A payment was made to the accused; however, upon receiving the verification document, it was found to be forged and fake.
Acting promptly on the complaint, FIR No. 103/2025 was registered at Police Station Kupwara under relevant sections of law, and investigation was immediately taken up. (STC)