Shimla, March 5 -- Shimla Police are investigating a fake Facebook profile created using the name and photograph of Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap.

According to officials, the Deputy Commissioner submitted a formal complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Shimla, after it came to light that an unidentified person had created a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating him.

Sources said on Thursday that the cyber team is examining digital footprints and technical details linked to the account in order to identify the culprit. Officials said such cases of online impersonation are treated seriously as they can potentially be used to mislead people, spread misinformation, or seek money by misusing the identity of governmen...