Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (HBTV): Military Intelligence and Pune City Police apprehended a man posing as a soldier of the Indian Army near Bishop's School in Pune on Wednesday afternoon. The arrest was executed jointly by the Southern Command Military Intelligence, the Southern Command Military Police Unit, and Laskar Police Station of Pune City Police following a credible tip-off.

The accused, identified as Abhishek Bhosale, son of Shivaji Bhosale, was found impersonating a serviceman and had reportedly misled authorities at Laskar Police Station. Military intelligence teams and the Southern Command Military Police Unit had earlier alerted police officials about Bhosale's fraudulent activities within the cantonment area.

After surveillance and verification, a joint team apprehended Bhosale at approximately 1400 hrs on May 28. Items recovered from his possession included two sets of combat dress, one pair of DMS shoes, a green belt, a nameplate labelled ‘Abhi Bhosale’, a duplicate identity card, combat T-shirts, a peak cap, a combat cap, and a scarf.

The suspect has been booked under Section 168 of the BNS at Laskar Police Station. A thorough investigation and joint interrogation are currently underway.

In a separate case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently arrested a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel for allegedly engaging in espionage and sharing sensitive information with Pakistani officers.

According to an NIA press release issued Monday, the CRPF personnel, identified as Moti Ram Jat, had been involved in espionage activities and was sharing classified information related to national security with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. The agency also revealed that Jat received funds from PIOs through various conduits.

He was arrested in Delhi and is currently in custody until June 6, as ordered by the Special Court at Patiala House Courts for further interrogation.

(ANI)