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Crime
Fake Police Officer Cheats Laborer in Jalandhar, Takes ₹3,200
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 04:31 PM
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A man posing as a police officer threatened a laborer in Jalandhar, accused him of drug trafficking, extorted ₹3,200 and escaped.
Local media reported that a person dressed in a police uniform approached a daily‑wage laborer in Jalandhar and claimed the worker was involved in drug trafficking. The impostor threatened the laborer with arrest and demanded money on the spot.
The laborer handed over ₹3,200 under duress. After receiving the cash, the fake officer fled the scene, leaving the victim shaken.
Police officials said an FIR has been lodged and a manhunt is underway to locate the suspect. Authorities have urged citizens to verify the identity of any police personnel before complying with demands.
The incident highlights growing concerns over impersonation of law‑enforcement officials in the region, prompting calls for stricter verification mechanisms.
The laborer handed over ₹3,200 under duress. After receiving the cash, the fake officer fled the scene, leaving the victim shaken.
Police officials said an FIR has been lodged and a manhunt is underway to locate the suspect. Authorities have urged citizens to verify the identity of any police personnel before complying with demands.
The incident highlights growing concerns over impersonation of law‑enforcement officials in the region, prompting calls for stricter verification mechanisms.