In a major breakthrough, the Pathankot Police has busted an illegal immigration racket and arrested two people involved in the fraud.
The arrested accused have been identified as Jaljodh Masih and Lucky, who were running an immigration office without a license and were fraudulently collecting money from people for sending them abroad.
Divulging more details to press media, the senior superintendent of police Pathankot, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that the police party led by SHO Police Station Sadar Pathankot,was patrolling the area near Sarna when they received a tip-off from a local resident about an immigration office operating without a license. Upon investigation, the police found that the office was fraudulently collecting money from naive people in the name of sending them abroad. The office had also confiscated their passports and provided them with fake step pads printed by a Kuwaiti company.
Upon questioning, the two accused, Jaljodh Masih and Lucky, were found to be operating the office without any recognised license or document. On investigation, it was found that the accused were using fake documents and passports to cheat people.With the help of his fellow employees, the police team tried to nab the culprits, but they managed to escape. However, after a brief chase, the police arrested the two accused.
The accused have been charged under sections 420, 467, 468, 471 of IPC and 24 of Immigration Act. The case has been registered at police station Sadar Pathankot.
Speaking on the matter,, SSP Khakh said, "We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens. We will not allow anyone to cheat innocent people and engage in illegal activities. We urge the public to be aware of such fraudsters and report any suspicious activity to the police."
This is a significant breakthrough in our fight against fake immigration rackets. We will continue to take strict action against anyone involved in such illegal activities.
Pathankot Police appeals to the public to be cautious while dealing with immigration offices and urges them to verify the license and documents before making any payment.Pathankot police have urged the public to come forward if they have been cheated by the accused or any such immigration racket. They have assured that strict action will be taken against the culprits.