FIR over fake job ad on social media

CHANDIGARH: Taking action against those aiming to dupe people through a false advertisement for recruitment, Punjab Police on Saturday registered a criminal case against unidentified persons who were seeking to cheat people.

A police spokesperson said a fake post regarding advertisement of Punjab Police vacancies have been circulating on social media to lure youth and usurp money.

“The state police always issue public advertisements for a recruitment drive and upload the information on its web portal also. No such advertisement or announcement have been made or advertised by the Punjab Police for recruitment or employment of any cadre in the force for the current year,” the spokesperson clarified.

Advising people to disregard such fraudulent messages or posts on social media, he said they should inform the nearest police station or police officer if any person claims or assures for any such employment in the police department, so that frauds can be detected.

He informed that cyber crime wing has registered a case in this regard at its police station at Mohali.

No advertisement or announcement has been made by the Punjab Police for recruitment or employment of any cadre for the current year.

POLICE SPOKESPERSON