Fake Policeman Caught After Staying in Police Lines for 12 Days in Bihar

A shocking incident has come to light in the Katihar district of Bihar, where a fake policeman had been residing in the barracks with other personnel in the police lines for the last 10 to 12 days. The individual had concealed his identity, claimed to be an employee of the police department, and deceived other jawans by using essential police equipment. This incident has raised serious questions regarding the security arrangements of a highly secure location like the police lines.

According to reports, the apprehended person has been identified as Deepak Kumar alias Dilkhush Kumar. He is a resident of Barhada village in the Derar police station area of Saharsa district, Bihar. Deepak Kumar was staying in Police Barrack No. 100 of the Katihar police lines. He had convinced other police personnel staying there that he was serving in the police department. At times, he identified himself as a driver for a Dial 112 vehicle, and at other times, he posed as a SAP (Special Armed Police) jawan. In this manner, he was able to live among police personnel for nearly 12 days without any suspicion.

The entire racket was exposed when Sunil Kumar Mahato, a constable deployed in the Katihar district force, became suspicious of Deepak's conversations and daily activities. Sunil Kumar felt that the way Deepak spoke about his duty and behaved was not like that of a policeman. Based on this suspicion, Sunil Kumar immediately informed the Sergeant in charge of the transport branch of the police lines. When the Sergeant checked the police department records and gathered necessary information, it was shockingly revealed that no person named Deepak was a driver for a Dial 112 vehicle, nor was he posted in a highway patrolling vehicle.

When Deepak was searched in the presence of officials, several items resembling police and military gear were recovered from him. According to the police, a set of camouflage (military-style) uniform, a cap, boots, a fake identity card, and a mobile phone were seized. Additionally, two photographs of him wearing the uniform were found, which he reportedly used to prove his identity. During the investigation, a purse and some papers were also recovered, including purses with 'Bihar Police' and 'Bihar Military Police (BMP)' written on them. The police are currently conducting a detailed examination of all these fake identity cards and documents.

DSP Vishal Anand of Katihar Sadar, providing information on the matter, stated that on November 4, information was received that a person was staying fraudulently in the police lines. During the investigation, it was found that the person was not a policeman but was posing as an ex-serviceman and a Dial 112 driver. Subsequently, he was immediately arrested. The DSP confirmed that a camouflage uniform, boots, a fake ID card, a mobile phone, and two photographs in uniform were seized from the accused. An FIR has been registered against the accused at the concerned assistant police station.

This incident is extremely concerning for the police department as the police lines is not an ordinary place. High-ranking officers and jawans reside here. This complex houses highly sensitive areas such as the armoury and protected offices, where important police documents and weapons are kept. The fact that an outsider could stay in the barracks for 12 days using a fake identity in such a secure area indicates a major security lapse. Police suspect that Deepak Kumar might have been recceing important locations like the armoury and protected offices to execute some major incident.

Currently, the police are seeking answers to several questions. The biggest question is how Deepak managed to enter the police lines. Was his identity not verified at the entrance, or did he gain entry by winning the trust of the jawans? Furthermore, the police are investigating who provided him space to stay in the barracks and under what circumstances he was allowed to stay there. Police are now trying to ascertain where he got the fake uniform and identity cards made and whether he had previously stayed as a fake policeman elsewhere. Deepak Kumar is currently in police custody, and a deep investigation into the entire matter is underway.