Udham Singh Nagar police have arrested a man accused of posing as a Rajasthan Police sub-inspector and promising people jobs in the Uttarakhand Police.
The case began with a complaint filed on October 17 by a woman from Kishanpur in Nanakmatta. She alleged that the accused took Rs 40,000 from her daughter after promising to secure her recruitment into the police force.
According to the complaint, the man allegedly tried to make the promise appear genuine by giving the young woman documents presented as Uttarakhand Police recruitment and training papers. He also allegedly provided an admit card, a joining letter and a pair of police uniforms.
Arrest and recovered items
Acting on information received by the police, officers arrested Mohammad Zahid, son of Mohammad Ismail, on October 18. He was detained in Sharif Nagar, Devraniya, in Bareilly.
Police said they recovered several items from him. These included a purported Rajasthan Police identity card, an Uttarakhand Police admit card, a fake joining letter and a pair of Uttarakhand Police uniforms.
The recovered material forms part of the police investigation into the alleged impersonation and recruitment fraud. The complaint concerns one alleged payment, while officers are examining whether the accused targeted other people using a similar method.
More complaints under examination
SP City Pramod Kumar said more people from nearby areas had approached police after Zahid’s arrest with complaints against him.
Investigators are now checking the origin of the documents, the people who may have been in contact with Zahid and the number of people he may have allegedly cheated. The available information does not establish the outcome of that inquiry.
The allegations remain subject to investigation. Zahid has been identified by police in connection with the complaint, but a court finding on the case is not yet available.
The incident involves an alleged promise of Uttarakhand Police recruitment supported by counterfeit official-looking material. Police are continuing to examine the documents, the reported payment and any additional complaints.
Conclusion
Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested Mohammad Zahid after an alleged Rs 40,000 recruitment fraud complaint from Nanakmatta. The investigation will focus on the recovered documents, possible associates and whether more people were allegedly deceived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was arrested in the case?
Mohammad Zahid, son of Mohammad Ismail, was arrested by Udham Singh Nagar police.
Q. Where was Zahid arrested?
Police arrested him in Sharif Nagar, Devraniya, Bareilly, on October 18.
Q. What was the alleged fraud?
A Nanakmatta woman alleged that Zahid took Rs 40,000 from her daughter by promising to secure her recruitment into the Uttarakhand Police.
Q. What documents and items were allegedly recovered?
Police said they recovered a purported Rajasthan Police identity card, an Uttarakhand Police admit card, a fake joining letter and a pair of Uttarakhand Police uniforms.
Q. Where was the complaint filed?
The complaint was filed at Pulbhatta police station on October 17.
Q. Are more complaints being examined?
Yes. SP City Pramod Kumar said more people from nearby areas had approached police after the arrest.
Q. What are investigators checking now?
Police are examining the origin of the documents, Zahid’s possible contacts and the number of people he may have allegedly cheated.
