Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Man Arrested for Impersonation, Rape, and Blackmail in Srinagar
A man named Sameer Jafri was arrested for pretending to be a Hindu named Sameer Dwivedi to trick a Hindu girl.
He befriended her, raped her, and then threatened to share her private photos and videos if she didn't do what he wanted.
The girl reported him to the police, and they quickly arrested him.
The man is from Uttar Pradesh but was living in Srinagar, Uttarakhand.
The police are still investigating the case.
Sameer Jafri was arrested for impersonating a Hindu Brahmin youth named Sameer Dwivedi to befriend and exploit a Hindu girl.
The victim alleged that Jafri raped her under false promises of marriage and recorded obscene videos and pictures.
Jafri threatened to publish the victim's private photos and videos on social media if she refused his demands.
The victim lodged a formal complaint at the Srinagar Police Station, leading to the arrest of Sameer Jafri.
The police have registered an FIR and are conducting a thorough investigation, with the accused currently in custody.
- Who
- Sameer Jafri, a Muslim man, impersonated as Sameer Dwivedi, a Hindu Brahmin youth.
- What
- Sameer Jafri was arrested for impersonation, rape, and blackmail.
- When
- The arrest took place on 22nd January.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- The victim lodged a complaint against Sameer Jafri for posing as a Hindu, raping her, and blackmailing her with obscene photos and videos.
- Accused Name
- Sameer Jafri
- Victim
- Hindu girl
- Location
- Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
- Date of Arrest
- 22nd January
- Accused's Residence
- Alaknanda Vihar, Srinagar
- Accused's Origin
- Jatpura village, Mandawalli Police Station, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh
- Institution
- Gahrwal University
- Police Action
- FIR registered, accused arrested, investigation ongoing