In a breakthrough operation, the Abohar police have dismantled an inter-state gang that allegedly impersonated police officials to cheat and rob innocent people. The gang lured victims with promises of doubling their money before conducting fake raids and seizing cash.
Four Arrested, Seven Booked
The police have arrested four members of the gang, while a total of seven individuals, including a woman, have been booked in connection with the case. Recoveries include three police uniforms—one of an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), one Punjab Police constable’s uniform, and one Rajasthan Police constable’s uniform—along with handcuffs, belts, and other articles used in the crimes.
Modus Operandi Revealed
Maninder Singh, SHO of City-1 police station, Abohar, provided details of the gang’s well-planned operation. The accused have been identified as Bhupa Ram, Karnail Singh, Harprit Singh, Nimo, Rajveer, and Fauji, all residents of the Abohar subdivision, and Bunty, a resident of Malout.
According to the SHO, Bhupa Ram and Karnail Singh allegedly disguised themselves as saints and approached potential victims, promising to double their money. Once the victims handed over cash, Rajveer, Bunty, and Fauji would arrive at the scene dressed in Punjab and Rajasthan Police uniforms. They would pose as police personnel, conduct a fake raid, and seize the money while threatening the victims with arrest.
Gang's Operations and Mastermind
The gang operated from the house of Nimo, who, along with Harprit Singh, allegedly identified and lured victims before taking them to the fake saints. The police have arrested the alleged mastermind, Rajveer, along with three other accused.
The SHO added that the gang had recently cheated a woman from Rajasthan of Rs 6 lakh using the same modus operandi. The police are continuing their investigation to track down the remaining accused and uncover further details of the gang’s activities.
