Pune: A man posing as a personnel of the Indian Air Force was arrested in Pune in a joint operation by the Southern Command Military Intelligence and the police, officials said on Monday.
The accused, Gaurav Kumar, was caught on Sunday night based on a tip-off about his suspicious activities, police said.
Following thorough verification and surveillance, a joint team of the Southern Command Military Intelligence and the Khadki police station apprehended the accused from the Kharadi area around 8.40 pm, they said.
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Officials seized several items, including two IAF T-shirts, a pair of combat pants and shoes, two badges, and a tracksuit upper, police said.
A case has been registered against the accused under section 168 (impersonating a soldier, sailor, or airman) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Khadki police station.
An investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the impersonation and any potential security implications.
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