Two Youths Caught in Police Uniform Scam at Lucknow Station
Incident at Charbagh Station
Dressed in crisp police uniforms adorned with three stars, a young man and woman were seen confidently walking around Lucknow's Charbagh station. Their presence sparked conversations among onlookers about their recent job acquisition. However, the situation took a turn when the station's security personnel noticed the duo, leading to a surprising revelation. At their age, most individuals are still pursuing their undergraduate degrees, making their roles as inspectors highly suspicious. Upon questioning, the truth behind their attire began to unfold, leaving the police in a dilemma about whether to arrest or release them.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) team observed the pair at Charbagh station, noting several discrepancies in their uniforms. After monitoring them for a while, they reported their findings to the GRP Circle Officer, Namita Singh. When interrogated, the duo claimed they had been summoned to join duty at the zoo near the DGP headquarters.
Further questioning revealed that the two individuals had fallen victim to a scam. They had been deceived into wearing uniforms that were tailored for them under false pretenses. They traveled from Kaushambi to Lucknow by train, and while at Charbagh station, they were seen asking a rickshaw driver for directions. Their youthful appearance raised suspicions among the GRP officers, leading Inspector Nityanand Singh to initiate an inquiry. Circle Officer Amita Singh arrived shortly after to assist in the investigation.
During the questioning, it was discovered that the young man, Ajay Prakash, hailed from the village of Arayi Sumerpur in Charwa, Kaushambi, and had completed his B.Sc. His companion, Kalavati, also from Kaushambi, had recently graduated with a B.A. Both were 21 years old and had completed their degrees this year.
Ajay revealed that individuals in Kaushambi were soliciting money from young people to secure positions as inspectors. He had paid five lakh rupees, while Kalavati had given four lakh. Neither had undergone any training; they were merely instructed to fill out a form for the police recruitment board. They were misled into believing they had been appointed as inspectors and were sent to Lucknow with uniforms, badges, belts, and stars. They were apprehended while searching for a rickshaw to Narhi. Circle Officer Amita Singh stated that an investigation is currently underway, and a case has been filed against them for wearing uniforms fraudulently.