Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Fake Police Officer Arrested at Garba Event in Surat, India
During Navratri celebrations in Surat, a man named Yuvraj Rathod pretended to be a police officer to get into a Garba event for free.
He even used a walkie-talkie and took photos with political figures.
Real police officers and event organizers became suspicious of his behavior and arrested him.
Rathod admitted he did it because he was fascinated by the police and wanted to experience their authority.
The police shared videos of him entering and being apprehended and are investigating if he has committed similar acts.
A man was arrested in Surat for posing as a police officer at a Garba event.
The accused, Yuvraj Rathod, is a diamond artisan who wanted free entry and to experience the authority of being a police officer.
Rathod entered the event through VIP gates, using a walkie-talkie.
The police were alerted by his suspicious behavior and apprehended him.
The police are investigating if he previously misused his false identity.
- Who
- Yuvraj Rathod, a diamond artisan, was arrested.
- What
- Rathod was arrested for impersonating a police officer at a Garba event.
- When
- During the Navratri celebrations.
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- He wanted free entry and to experience the authority of a police officer.
- Accused
- Yuvraj Rathod
- Profession of Accused
- Diamond Artisan
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat, India
- Event
- Navratri Garba
- Charges
- Posing as a police officer and gaining unauthorized entry