Archive · 28 Aug 2026
J&K Man Booked Over Alleged Job Promise Fraud
Police in Anantnag say a man was allegedly tricked out of money.
The accused reportedly promised him a government job.
He also allegedly promised permission to put up tents in Pahalgam during the Amarnath Yatra.
The complainant said he paid Rs 8.25 lakh.
The article headline gives the alleged loss as Rs 8.50 lakh, so the figures differ.
Police registered a case against the accused.
They are now investigating what happened.
Police also warned people not to trust promises of jobs or official favors in exchange for money.
Police in Anantnag registered an FIR against Aabid Hussain Nengroo over alleged cheating and fraud.
The complainant said Nengroo promised to arrange a government job as a Special Police Officer.
He also allegedly promised permission to install tents at Pahalgam during the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The complaint states that the victim paid Rs 8.25 lakh, while the headline describes the loss as Rs 8.50 lakh.
FIR No. 283/2026 was registered under Sections 318(4) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and investigation is underway.
- Who
- Waheed Ahmad Itoo filed the complaint against Aabid Hussain Nengroo.
- What
- Nengroo is accused of allegedly taking money by promising a government job and permission to install tents.
- When
- Police said on Friday that the case had been registered; the FIR is numbered 283/2026.
- Where
- The case was registered at Police Station Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, involving alleged promises concerning Pahalgam.
- Why
- The complainant alleges that he was induced to pay money through promises of employment and official permissions.
- Accused
- Aabid Hussain Nengroo of Krandigam, Bijbehara, Anantnag
- Complainant
- Waheed Ahmad Itoo
- Alleged amount in complaint
- Rs 8.25 lakh
- Amount stated in headline
- Rs 8.50 lakh
- FIR
- No. 283/2026
- Legal provisions
- Sections 318(4) and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Investigation
- Set into motion by Anantnag Police