Doraha: A Punjab Home Guard (PHG) jawan posted with the Government Railway Police (GRP) at Doraha railway station in Punjab has been arrested for allegedly impersonating an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and threatening and assaulting employees at a roadside eatery.
The accused, identified as Amarjit Singh, a 55-year-old resident of Maloud in the Payal area, allegedly visited 3-J Dhaba on the National Highway late on Friday night wearing his official uniform and IPS badges. According to the police, he questioned the staff about keeping the establishment open late, claimed to be a senior IPS officer and allegedly assaulted employees during the confrontation.
Doraha Station House Officer (SHO) Jashanpreet Singh confirmed the arrest, stating that police acted after receiving a complaint and checking the accused’s credentials.
What Happened at the Dhaba in Doraha?
According to the police account and CCTV footage cited in the report, the incident occurred at 3-J Dhaba late on Friday night.
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The accused allegedly confronted employees over the eatery’s operating hours. When a staff member attempted to explain the situation, Singh reportedly claimed to be a senior IPS officer and began abusing him.
The allegations include:
- Threatening staff: He allegedly warned employees of consequences if they did not close the establishment immediately.
- Physical assault: He allegedly manhandled two employees during the confrontation.
- Misbehaviour with customers: He also allegedly misbehaved with customers who were eating at the dhaba.
- Use of IPS insignia: He was reportedly wearing IPS badges on his official uniform despite being a Punjab Home Guard jawan.
Police registered a case following the complaint and arrested the accused.
Police Investigate Source of IPS Badges
SHO Jashanpreet Singh said the police began checking the man’s identity and credentials after receiving information about the alleged impersonation.
Investigators are now questioning Singh to determine where he obtained the IPS badges and whether he had previously deceived or defrauded anyone by posing as an IPS officer.
Case Registered Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
A case has been registered against the accused under Sections 204, 205 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to impersonation of a public servant, improper use of official garb or insignia, and criminal intimidation.
The police have also stated that the accused is reportedly undergoing treatment with antidepressant medication. This information has been attributed to the SHO; it does not, by itself, establish a medical diagnosis or determine responsibility for the alleged acts.
The investigation is continuing, with police examining the circumstances of the incident and the possibility of previous instances of impersonation.
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