A 26-year-old civil defence volunteer has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a Delhi Police constable and wearing a police uniform in the Karawal Nagar area. The accused, identified as Shahrukh Khan, a resident of Mandola in Loni, Ghaziabad, was taken into custody on the night of June 28.
Tip-off leads to arrest
According to the Delhi Police, a patrolling team received a tip-off that a civil defence volunteer deployed at the SDM Office in Nand Nagri was posing as a Delhi Police constable near the Jawahar Nagar picket. Acting on the information, the anti-auto theft squad conducted a raid around 9:50 pm and apprehended the suspect.
During questioning, Khan identified himself as constable Shahrukh Khan and claimed he was posted at the Karawal Nagar police station. However, after verification, it was found that no individual by that name was posted there.
Uniform recovered, case registered
A constable's uniform was recovered from his possession. During interrogation, the accused admitted that he had been impersonating a Delhi Police constable. A case under Sections 204 and 205 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered at the Karawal Nagar police station.
Impact and ongoing investigation
The arrest has raised concerns about security and identity fraud in the area. Police are investigating whether Khan had any accomplices or if he used the impersonation for other illegal activities. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
