Imposter Sub-Inspector's U-Turn: The Arrest That Ended a Fraudulent Dream

A man named Gaurav Sharma was arrested after posing as a sub-inspector to boost his marriage prospects. Caught during a police check, he admitted to wearing a fake uniform to impress others and evade tolls. A case was filed, and Sharma has been jailed.

A man identified as Gaurav Sharma has been arrested for impersonating a sub-inspector in hopes of marrying into a wealthy family, police reported on Tuesday.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police Diksha Bhavare, during a routine car check in the Khutar area, police discovered a sub-inspector's uniform hanging inside Sharma's vehicle. Suspicious of his claims of working in Lakhimpur Kheri, authorities verified with the local police, revealing that Sharma's story was false.

The investigation uncovered that Sharma, a Mathura native living in Khutar, adopted the guise to enhance his marital prospects. He also admitted to using the uniform to avoid toll taxes. Legal proceedings are underway after his detention.

(With inputs from agencies.)