Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralam’s Kozhikode
Police in Kozhikode, Kerala, have arrested a man identified as Rojith for allegedly impersonating a Sub-Inspector and conducting fake anti-drug enforcement operations. Rojith reportedly seized narcotics from traffickers and resold them for profit, possessing an air pistol, handcuffs, and a fake police ID.
Why it matters
This incident highlights a serious breach of public trust and law enforcement integrity, with implications for public safety and the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts in the region. It underscores the dangers of individuals exploiting authority for criminal gain.
The Feroke Police in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Friday arrested a man who allegedly impersonated a Sub-Inspector and carried out fake anti-drug enforcement operations.
The accused, identified as Rojith, a native of Chungam, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform.
According to the police, Rojith posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force. Using the fake identity, he allegedly seized narcotic substances from drug traffickers and later sold them for profit. Investigators also found that he had been making phone calls while falsely claiming to be a police officer.
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