Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Punjab Police to Crack Down on Fake Escorts
In Punjab, India, some private security guards and bouncers dress like police officers and drive vehicles that look like official police escorts.
These fake escorts often carry weapons and use sirens and flashing lights, which can confuse people.
The Punjab Police is planning to take action against this practice to stop people from pretending to be police officers.
These fake escorts are usually hired by businessmen who want protection or want to show off.
The police are serious about this issue and will soon issue guidelines to stop these violations.
Private security personnel in Punjab mimic police officers by wearing similar uniforms and using vehicles with 'Pilot' or 'Escort' labels.
These fake escorts often carry licensed weapons and use sirens and flashing lights, causing confusion among the public.
The Punjab Police is preparing to crack down on this practice to prevent the imitation of law enforcement agencies.
Most of these private security personnel are hired by businessmen who want protection or wish to show off.
The demand for turbaned security personnel is high, as they are preferred to dress like Personal Security Officers (PSOs).
- Who
- Punjab Police, private security personnel, bouncers, businessmen
- What
- Crackdown on private 'pilot' and 'escort' vehicles and bouncers dressed as cops
- When
- Imminent, as guidelines are being prepared
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To prevent imitation of law enforcement agencies and ensure road safety
- Private Security Agencies in Punjab
- 1026
- Cost to Hire a Bouncer with Weapon
- Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 per month
- Common Attire of Fake Escorts
- Grey safari suits with maroon turbans or black cargo pants with camouflaged T-shirts
- Weapons Carried by Fake Escorts
- Pistols and revolvers (licensed)
- Vehicles Used by Fake Escorts
- Private vehicles with 'Pilot' or 'Escort' written on them, sirens, and beacons
- Demand for Turbaned Security Personnel
- High, as they are preferred to dress like PSOs
- Main Clients of Private Security
- Businessmen, including realtors and property developers