Fake officer arrives in govt vehicle, threatens Shivamogga shop owner with fine: Case registered
Shivamogga: A fake officer reportedly arrived at the Gorur Mart by the 100 Feet Road near the APMC in Vinobanagar here in a government vehicle and threatened shop owners with a fine and notified them to pay him money to cancel the issuance of any fine.
The shop owners, who became privy to the reality of the imposter, filed a complaint at the police station. A case has been registered against the imposter, who had posed as Food Inspector Gangadhar and tried to extort money from a shop owner named Kumar.
On Sunday, an individual is learned to have arrived in a jeep displaying the Food Safety and Quality Department’s sign and entered the Gorur Mart, identifying himself as Food Inspector Gangadhar. In line with the pretense, he is said to have inspected the shop in the Mart. Holding a receipt book in his hands, he threatened the shop owner that a fine of Rs. 25,000 needed to be levied on the shop, the Gorur Mart shop-owner Kumar has accused.
The imposter further blackmailed the shop owner to pay him money to exempt the owner from the fine. According to allegations, after warning that Kumar had to pay a fine between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000, the fake officer extorted Rs 2,000 from him. On Monday evening, when the fake food inspector arrived at the Gorur Mart, the locals tried to apprehend him but he managed to flee from the place, it is learned.
The shop owner Kumar has filed a complaint against the fake officer, who pretended to be a food inspector and levied a fine on his shop and further extorted money from him, at the Vinobanagar police station. Based on the complaint, the police have started investigations and are looking into how the accused imposter was able to use a government vehicle in this ruse.
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Indian Defence forces committed to adapting to changing environment: CDS General Chauhan
Hyderabad (PTI): Asserting that war and warfare is at the cusp of a major revolution, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said the Indian Defence forces are committed to adapting to changing environment and imbibing reforms to remain ready and relevant.
Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) of 216 Course held at the Air Force Academy at Dundigal near here, General Chauhan said India's strength rests on robust institutions, democratic stability, and unwavering professionalism of our Armed Forces.
He said the intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindoor continues.
"You (new officers) also join the Air Force at a moment when a new normal has firmly taken shape. An era defined by a high degree of operational preparedness, 24-7, 365 days. The intensity of operations may have ebbed, but Operation Sindhur continues," he said.
He further said the newly trained officers are entering the Indian Air Force during a phase of deep transformation of the Indian Armed Forces.
Integrated structures, joint operations, and national pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence are shaping the future of India's military strength, he said.
"Your journey ahead will be accordingly guided by Jai, the first word of Jai Hind, that's victory. 'J' stands for jointness, fighting as one nation, one force. 'A' stands for Atmanirbhar Bharat, trusted platforms and systems made not just for India but for the world. And finally, 'I' for innovation, daring to think ahead and to be ahead of the curve," he explained.
General Chauhan further said battles in the older domains will always remain contested, often brutal. But in the new domains, they will be smart, swift, and shaped by intellect, innovation, and initiative. The force that masters new frontiers is more likely to prevail in future conflicts.
