Man posing as Brigadier apprehended in India after sting operation

Woh Con Tha: Army officials and veterans nab '21-year-old Brigadier' in UP

A 21-year-old man, Aryan Verma, posing as a Brigadier with fake military insignia and commandos, was apprehended in Shahjahanpur. Army authorities and veterans orchestrated a sting operation, luring him to a function where he was identified and detained. Investigators recovered a fake ID, air pistol, and other military-like items, exposing an alleged impersonation racket.

By ARVIND CHAUHAN