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Man Posed as Cop at Telangana Secretariat
30 Apr
Summary
- A hotel worker was arrested for impersonating a police officer in Telangana.
- He filmed videos at the Telangana Secretariat claiming to be in security.
- The accused wore a police uniform and promised meetings with the Chief Minister.
A 31-year-old hotel worker has been arrested by Hyderabad Police for impersonating a police officer. Identified as Thaturi Ravi, the man purchased a police uniform and filmed videos at the Telangana Secretariat. He falsely claimed to be part of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's security detail.
In his social media videos, Ravi offered to arrange direct meetings with the Chief Minister without prior appointment. The clips gained significant attention online, prompting suspicion and ultimately leading to his apprehension. Authorities registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Ravi reportedly developed a fascination for the police uniform and authority after observing officers in 2018. He sought to gain attention and followers by posing as an officer. Police seized a khaki uniform, caps, a belt, and the mobile phone used for recording.
Officials warned the public against believing false claims on social media and advised citizens to follow official procedures for government appointments, rather than trusting individuals making online promises.
