Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Bhopal Fake IAS Case Expands After Police Book TI’s Brother
Police in Bhopal are investigating a woman named Tripti Singh, who allegedly pretended to be an IAS officer.
She is accused of promising people government jobs and official help.
Police have now booked Rohit Lilhare, the brother of a police station in-charge.
Investigators say Tripti asked Rohit to speak with a young woman.
Rohit allegedly told the woman that she had received a job and only official verification remained.
Police checked phone records and said they confirmed the conversation.
Investigators also said Tripti sent Rohit videos showing her with two women inside the state Assembly premises.
Police allege Rohit collected Rs 40 lakh from people and gave it to Tripti.
Bagsewania police booked Rohit Lilhare in the alleged fake IAS officer case.
Police said call records confirmed Rohit spoke with a young woman at Tripti Singh’s request.
Rohit allegedly told the woman that she had secured a job, pending verification from LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
Investigators said Tripti sent Rohit videos of herself with two women inside the state Assembly premises.
Police allege Rohit gave Tripti Singh Rs 40 lakh collected from people promised government jobs.
- Who
- Tripti Singh, alleged to have posed as an IAS officer, and Rohit Lilhare, who was booked as another suspect.
- What
- Bagsewania police booked Rohit after call records allegedly confirmed his conversation with a woman arranged by Tripti.
- When
- The alleged conversations occurred sometime between 2024 and 2025; Rohit was questioned on Saturday and booked by Sunday.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; the alleged job-verification reference involved LBSNAA in Mussoorie.
- Why
- Police allege the suspects deceived people by promising government jobs and official work.
- Main accused
- Tripti Singh, accused of posing as an IAS officer.
- New suspect
- Rohit Lilhare, brother of a city police station in-charge.
- Police station
- Bagsewania police.
- Evidence cited
- Call detail records allegedly confirmed a conversation between Rohit and a young woman.
- Alleged amount
- Rohit allegedly gave Tripti Singh Rs 40 lakh.
- Job claim
- The woman was allegedly told her job was secured, pending verification from LBSNAA, Mussoorie.
- Questioning
- Rohit’s statement was recorded at the police station on Saturday.