Imposter Busted: Fake ASI Nabbed in Haryana

A man named Deepak, posing as an assistant sub-inspector of the Haryana police, was arrested following a routine vehicle check. He falsely identified himself as an ASI and presented a constable's ID, raising suspicions. The car used in the impersonation was seized as further investigations proceed.

A man pretending to be an assistant sub-inspector in Haryana was apprehended, authorities reported on Friday. Deepak, hailing from Ankheer village, was placed under a one-day police remand.

Officials detailed that during a routine check at Badkhal Chowk on Thursday, an Alto car adorned with police stickers was intercepted. The driver, claiming to be an ASI from Surajkund police station, produced a constable's ID upon request for credentials, sparking suspicion.

Upon further interrogation, he confessed to not being a police officer. The vehicle in question has been impounded as the investigation continues, police disclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)