Man impersonating as IB officer arrested in Kathua

Jammu, Jun 11: A man allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official was held by police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Thursday evening.

The accused was identified as Ankush, a resident of Kathua district, officials said.

Acting on specific information, police intercepted a two-wheeler being ridden by the suspect and subjected him to verification.

During checking, the identity card he was carrying was found to be fake, they added.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the man had been introducing himself to people as an Intelligence Bureau official, the officials added.

He was subsequently taken into custody for questioning.

Further details are awaited as the investigation is in progress, officials said. (PTI)