Neyaz Elahi
Srinagar (NVI): Two policemen have been booked on charges of alleged extortion in Kashmir’s capital, Srinagar.
Police sources said that a man from south Kashmir’s Pulwama has accused two cops of extortion. The complainant in his complaint has alleged that two cops are demanding money from him on one or another pretext.
The cops in question have been identified as Head Constable Ajaz Ahmed and Selection Grade Constable Bashir Ahmed.
Sources added that taking cognizance of the complaint both these cops were booked for extortion and a formal FIR under sections 34, 380, 384, 420, 506 of IPC has been registered against them at Kothi Bagh police station.
One of the cops is posted in Srinagar while another in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
A top police officer confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against the accused cops, but added that they haven’t been arrested yet. “The complainant is out of station and once he will be here, matter will be investigated,” the police officer said.
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