Man Posing As Army Personnel Held In Pune; Combat Gear, Fake ID Recovered

Man Posing As Army Personnel Held In Pune; Combat Gear, Fake ID Recovered

The suspect, identified as Abhishek Bhosale, son of Shivaji Bhosale, was found to be impersonating a serviceman and had reportedly misled local authorities at Laskar Police Station

ANIUpdated: Thursday, May 29, 2025, 10:37 AM IST
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In a swift and coordinated joint operation by Military Intelligence and the Pune City Police, a man posing as an Indian Army personnel was apprehended near Bishop's School on Wednesday afternoon. The arrest was made jointly by the Southern Command Military Intelligence, the Southern Command Military Police Unit, and the Laskar Police Station of Pune City Police, following a credible tip-off.

The suspect, identified as Abhishek Bhosale, son of Shivaji Bhosale, was found to be impersonating a serviceman and had reportedly misled local authorities at Laskar Police Station. Military intelligence units from Pune and the Southern Command Military Police Unit had alerted the police about the fraudulent activities of the individual in the Cantonment area of Pune City.

Following surveillance and verification of details, a joint team apprehended Bhosale at approximately 2pm on May 28. During the arrest, several military-style items were recovered from his possession, including two sets of combat dress, one pair of DMS shoes, a green belt, a nameplate labelled "Abhi Bhosale," a duplicate identity card, combat T-shirts, a peak cap, a combat cap, and a scarf.

The suspect has been booked under Section 168 of the BNS at the Lashkar Police Station of Pune City Police, and a thorough investigation and joint questioning of the suspect are currently underway.

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