Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Man Posing as IPS Officer Visits Pune Police Commissionerate, Case Filed
A man named Sagar Waghmode pretended to be a police officer with the rank of IPS.
He did this for about three years, meeting and visiting places with a person named Bhavik Shah.
Sagar even went to important places like the Pune Police Commissionerate and the Income Tax Office, acting like he knew important people.
Eventually, he told a real Deputy Commissioner of Police that they were batchmates.
But the real officer knew Sagar wasn't, so the police were told.
Now, Sagar is in trouble, and the police have filed a case against him for pretending to be an officer and for cheating.
He hasn't been arrested yet, and the police are still investigating.
They think he might have tried to become a police officer before but didn't succeed.
A man named Sagar Waghmode has been booked for impersonating an IPS officer.
Waghmode allegedly posed as an IPS officer for about three years, visiting various locations including the Pune Police Commissionerate and Income Tax Office.
The case was registered at Bundgarden police station based on a complaint by event manager Bhavik Shah.
The impersonation was discovered when Waghmode claimed to be a batchmate of a Pune DCP, which the officer denied.
Waghmode has not been arrested yet, and police are investigating similar past offenses of impersonation.
- Who
- Sagar Waghmode, a man posing as an IPS officer.
- What
- A man was booked for impersonating an IPS officer, visiting various locations including the Pune Police Commissionerate.
- When
- An FIR was registered on October 31, and the impersonation had been ongoing for approximately three years.
- Where
- Pune, including the Pune Police Commissionerate and the Income Tax Office.
- Why
- The accused allegedly posed as an IPS officer to gain access and potentially for personal gain, having previously been involved in similar offenses and suspected of failing competitive examinations.
Accused's Actions
Police Investigation
Nature of Offense
Accused's Actions
Sagar Waghmode posed as an IPS officer for approximately three years.
Police Investigation
Police have registered an FIR under sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for impersonating a public servant and cheating by personation.
Status of Accused
Accused's Actions
Waghmode visited various places, including the Pune Police Commissionerate, and claimed connections with top officials.
Police Investigation
The accused has not been arrested yet; a notice has been issued, and investigation is ongoing.
Background of Accused
Accused's Actions
Waghmode presented himself as an IPS officer, even claiming to be a batchmate of a DCP.
Police Investigation
Police suspect Waghmode previously attempted competitive exams but did not clear them, and he may have been booked for similar offenses previously.
- Accused Name
- Sagar Waghmode
- Accused Age
- Around 30
- Accused Residence
- Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Complainant Name
- Bhavik Shah
- Complainant Age
- 37
- FIR Date
- October 31
- Police Station
- Bundgarden Police Station