Could 19, 2025 11:00 AM IST
Based on police, a search at his residence led to the seizure of things related to the Indian Air Power, together with two IAF t-shirts, a pair of fight pants, fight boots, two IAF badges
A 25-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for impersonating an Indian Air Power (IAF) officer and allegedly duping individuals, police stated.
Police stated an investigation is underway to find out the motive behind the impersonation. (Consultant file picture)
The accused has been recognized as Gaurav Kumar Dineshkumar, a resident of Varadvinayak Residence in Kharadi. Initially from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Dineshkumar was apprehended on Sunday evening within the Kharadi space following a tip-off.
Based on police, a search at his residence led to the seizure of things related to the Indian Air Power, together with two IAF t-shirts, a pair of fight pants, fight boots, two IAF badges, and the higher portion of a tracksuit resembling IAF uniform.
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“The accused was working at a hotel in Pune. He used to post photos of himself in an Air Force uniform on social media platforms to influence people. We are investigating whether the accused duped anyone by pretending to be an Air Force officer”, Sanjay Chavan, senior police inspector at Kharadi Police Station.
A case has been registered towards him on the Kharadi Police Station below Part 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which offers with impersonation of a public servant.
Police stated an investigation is underway to find out the motive behind the impersonation and whether or not there are any hyperlinks to nationwide safety issues.
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