Navi Mumbai: Navi Mumbai IAS impersonation case has shocked law enforcement agencies after a man allegedly posed as a senior IAS officer linked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office to influence a police officer in a legal case.
According to the Mumbai Police Crime Branch, the accused tried to stop police action in a cheque-bouncing case by pretending to be a government official. Authorities say the suspect used a fake identity and SIM card obtained through another person’s documents. The incident highlights serious concerns about impersonation of government officials and misuse of telecom systems to influence investigations.
Details of Navi Mumbai Fake IAS Officer Case
The Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested Mohammed Tariq Pathan (42), a resident of Vashi in Navi Mumbai, for allegedly impersonating a senior IAS officer.
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Police officials confirmed that Pathan pretended to be “IAS officer Pawan Kumar Yadav, Personal Secretary (PS) to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.”
Using this fake identity, he allegedly called a police officer and tried to influence an ongoing legal procedure.
Authorities booked the accused under charges of:
- Cheating and impersonation
- Relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act
The investigation was handled by the Crime Intelligence Unit of the Mumbai Crime Branch.
Navi Mumbai Fake IAS Officer Case: How the Incident Happened
The incident came to light during the execution of a legal warrant related to a cheque dishonour case.
According to police sources:
- A police officer from Connaught Place Police Station in Delhi, identified as Hanumantu Raju, had travelled to Mumbai.
- His purpose was to execute a bailable warrant issued against a woman named Asmita Sarang.
- The case was registered under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, which deals with cheque-bounce offences.
Shortly after the officer contacted the accused woman, he reportedly received a threatening call from someone claiming to be a senior IAS officer from the Union Home Minister’s office.
Fake Identity Used to Pressure Police
Investigators later discovered that the caller was Mohammed Tariq Pathan, who allegedly posed as the IAS officer.
Police said Pathan contacted the Delhi police constable and pressured him not to take action against the accused woman in the cheque dishonour case.
By falsely claiming to be connected with a senior government office, he attempted to intimidate the officer and interfere with legal proceedings.
SIM Card Obtained Using Another Person’s Identity
During the investigation, police uncovered another important detail.
According to officials:
- Pathan obtained a SIM card using someone else’s identity documents.
- He allegedly paid ₹3,000 to the person whose identity was used.
- The SIM card was then used to make the threatening call while posing as a senior government official.
Using someone else’s documents to obtain telecom services is a violation of telecom regulations and may attract additional legal action.
Navi Mumbai Fake IAS Officer Case Transferred to Crime Branch
After the threatening call incident, a complaint was filed with authorities.
The case was later transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which launched a detailed investigation.
Using technical surveillance and call tracing methods, investigators identified the suspect and eventually arrested him.
Police officials confirmed that further investigation is currently underway to determine:
- Whether the accused acted alone
- If others helped him obtain the fake SIM card
- Whether he attempted similar impersonation earlier
