19 pose as CBI sleuths to raid sugar mill in Uttar Pradesh, 16 arrested
Sambhal (UP): Apparently inspired by Akshay Kumar-starrer Bollywood movie 'Special 26', 19 people reached a sugar mill here posing as CBI officers to extort money, but they ran out of luck and 16 of them landed in jail due to timely intervention of the police.
Sixteen people have been arrested for posing as CBI officers when they went to conduct a raid at a sugar mill in Asmoli area here, Superintendent of Police Yamuna Prasad said Friday.
He said 19 people, posing as CBI officers, reached the sugar mill on Thursday and claimed that there were certain discrepancies in adhering to pollution control norms besides some other lacunae and demanded Rs 15-20 lakh from the mill management.
On suspecting foul play, some mill staff informed the police, who arrested 16 people while three others managed to flee.
All of the arrested have been sent to jail, the SP said.
'Special 26', is a 2013 Indian heist film directed by Neeraj Pandey starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role.
The film is inspired by the 1987 Opera House heist where a group posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers executed an income tax raid on a jeweller in Mumbai.
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Israel, UAE report they are intercepting, responding to missiles despite ceasefire claim
Tel Aviv/Abu Dhabi: Fresh missile activity has been reported despite claims of a ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries. The Israeli military said it detected missile launches from Iran and confirmed that its defence systems were actively working to intercept the threat.
“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said in a statement.
At the same time, the United Arab Emirates also reported a missile threat. The Emirati National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Authority said air defence systems were responding.
“Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates,” the agency said in a statement issued to residents.
The developments come even as reports suggest a ceasefire agreement is in place, indicating that hostilities may still be continuing despite the announced pause.
