Cyber Fraudsters Impersonate Migna Sherpa Within 48 Hours of Him Taking Charge as DC of J&K's Udhampur

Within 48 hours after he took over the new charge as Deputy Commissioner of the district Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, cyber fraudsters wasted no time in exploiting the name and image of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Migna Sherpa.
Cyber fraudsters launched an online scam in the name of Migna Sherpa by sharing his picture.

Minga Sherpa, a 2017-batch IAS officer, took charge as the new Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Udhampur on February 26, 2026, replacing outgoing DC Saloni Rai. He assumed office at the DC Office complex and emphasized teamwork, transparency, and improved public service delivery. He took over from outgoing DC Saloni Rai.

Within hours after Minga Sherpa took charge as Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur, unidentified cyber criminals began circulating fake messages on social media and WhatsApp using his photograph, allegedly attempting to dupe unsuspecting citizens.

The District Administration of Udhampur swiftly issued a public alert, warning residents to "beware of fake messages" being circulated in the Deputy Commissioner's name.

According to the advisory, some malicious elements are misusing the DC's image to mislead people, possibly with the intention of extracting money or sensitive personal and banking information. Officials fear the fraudulent messages could be part of a larger cyber scam targeting residents across the district.

The administration has categorically advised citizens not to respond to, share, or forward any suspicious messages claiming to be from the Deputy Commissioner. Residents have been urged to verify any official communication strictly through authorised government channels.

Authorities have also issued a strong warning against sharing personal details, OTPs, bank account numbers, or financial information with unknown individuals under any circumstances.

"If anyone receives such a suspicious message, it should be immediately reported to the police or the cyber cell. The number should be blocked to prevent further circulation," the advisory stated.

The administration has asked the public to remain extra vigilant and report any doubtful activity through the official helpline numbers 01992-272727 and 01992-272728.

The swift emergence of the scam attempt has raised serious concerns about the growing audacity of cyber fraudsters, who appear ready to exploit even the highest offices for quick gains. Officials have urged residents to stay alert and not fall prey to digital deception.

DC Udhampur convenes an introductory meeting with officers

After assuming office as Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa convened an introductory meeting with officers of the line departments here in the Conference Hall of DC Office Complex.
During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner sought detailed feedback from officers regarding the functioning of their departments and the implementation status of the government schemes.

He emphasised the need to adopt a people-friendly approach in all government offices across the district. He also directed officers to adopt an action-oriented approach for the prompt redressal of public grievances and to proactively ensure the availability of basic amenities to the people.
The DC further urged officers to closely monitor ongoing developmental works, ensure their timely and quality execution, and strive to achieve the set targets on the developmental front.