Man Impersonating Police Officer Arrested at Telangana Secretariat

A man posing as a police officer has been taken into custody at the Telangana Secretariat after attempting to deceive visitors by claiming association with the Chief Minister's office, authorities announced Wednesday.

The suspect, identified as Thaturi Ravi—also known by aliases Charan Yadavu and Nikhil Yadavu—is a 31-year-old employed in the hospitality sector from Amberpet. The Saifabad police station registered charges against him under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as the Information Technology Act.

On April 26, the accused gained entry to the Secretariat premises dressed in full police attire, presenting himself as a constable attached to the Chief Minister's protective contingent. He then approached members of the public with an offer: direct access to the Chief Minister without the need for formal appointment procedures. Through such misrepresentation, he sought to gain credibility among those he encountered.

Officers discovered that the individual had filmed himself in uniform and shared the footage on Instagram, where he promised assistance to further establish his false credentials. This online activity proved instrumental in his eventual detection.

According to investigators, the accused had previously worked at a canteen facility near Goshamahal in 2018. During his employment there, he spent considerable time observing police officials, which sparked his fascination with the uniform. Subsequently, he purchased police equipment from Amberpet and began impersonating law enforcement officers through social media platforms, creating a fabricated identity to mislead the public.

Authorities apprehended him on April 29. The case was filed under Sections 204, 205, 319, 318(4) and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alongside Section 66-D of the IT Act.

During the search operation, police recovered a khaki uniform, a jungle pattern uniform, a beret cap, a khaki cap, a black belt, whistle cords, a nameplate bearing the name "Charan Yadav," and a Motorola G34 mobile device.

Inspector N. Rajender of Saifabad police station is overseeing the investigation, with senior police officials monitoring the case and commending the swift response from the investigating team.

Authorities have called upon residents to exercise caution and adhere to established protocols when seeking government services. Police have cautioned the public against placing faith in individuals who claim to wield unofficial authority or connections within government circles.