In a startling security breach, a person posing as a journalist was apprehended by national media representatives during an event hosted by Telangana Governor Vishnu Dev Varma at the prestigious Avasa Hotel in New Delhi. The imposter was found carrying multiple microphones bearing logos of reputed national news outlets, raising serious concerns about event security protocols.
The Imposter Exposed
According to reports from news agency PTI, genuine national reporters at the event became suspicious of the individual's credentials and behavior. Their vigilance led to the exposure of the fake journalist, who was immediately reported to authorities. The police have registered a formal case and taken the imposter into custody, along with the counterfeit media equipment.
A police official confirmed the incident, stating: "We received information from genuine national reporters about the incident. We have registered a case and taken two individuals into custody along with the media logos. The matter is under investigation." The discovery of multiple microphones with different news channel logos suggests a well-planned attempt to infiltrate the high-profile gathering.
Separate Security Case: Nigerian National Deported
In an unrelated but equally concerning development from Hyderabad, the city's Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has successfully apprehended and deported a Nigerian national for overstaying his visa and engaging in activities that threatened national security. The accused, identified as Johnkennedy Chukwuemeka Okoro from Imo State, Nigeria, had been living illegally in India for an extended period.
Investigations revealed that Okoro originally arrived in Mumbai in 2012 on a business visa to work in the garment trade. However, both his passport and visa had long expired, and he had turned to drug-peddling to sustain himself financially. Hyderabad Police officials disclosed that the accused frequently traveled between Bangalore and Hyderabad while living illegally in the country.
Coordinated Deportation Efforts
The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing, in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), completed the deportation process efficiently. Okoro has been sent back to Nigeria following the legal procedures. Police authorities emphasized that the individual had become involved in drug-related activities specifically to earn easy money, posing a dual threat through both his illegal status and criminal enterprises.
These back-to-back incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by Indian authorities in maintaining security at high-profile events and managing foreign national compliance with immigration laws. The fake journalist case particularly underscores the need for enhanced verification processes at events involving dignitaries, while the deportation case demonstrates continued vigilance against immigration violations and associated criminal activities.
