Imposter in Uniform: Man Nabbed for Posing as Delhi Traffic Cop

Delhi Traffic Police arrested Sonu Kumar for impersonating a traffic cop, trying to extort money by threatening to issue challans to passersby. Disguised in uniform and using a mobile phone, Kumar was caught in Bhajanpura after an alert auto-rickshaw driver reported him. Police recovered incriminating items, including a mask and jacket.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 15-05-2025 23:47 IST | Created: 15-05-2025 23:47 IST
Imposter in Uniform: Man Nabbed for Posing as Delhi Traffic Cop
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In a concerning incident, the Delhi Traffic Police apprehended a man reportedly posing as one of their own. Sonu Kumar, aged 25 from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, was seen clad in a police uniform complete with a mask sporting the monogram of the Delhi Police.

Kumar's ruse involved using a mobile phone to intimidate individuals near the Bhajanpura U-turn, feigning authority by threatening to issue traffic challans. His actions drew attention when an alert auto-rickshaw driver tipped off the authorities about his suspicious activities.

Upon arrival, the police discovered Kumar in full disguise, attempting to extort money from unsuspecting commuters. Officials seized a mobile phone, cash, a traffic police jacket, and the mask from his possession, alongside photos of him donning the uniform.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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