4 impersonating officers held in Ahmedabad for possessing fake IDs with national emblem

In a significant bust, the Ahmedabad Rural police have nabbed four individuals impersonating government officials by carrying identity cards bearing the national emblem, the Ashoka Pillar, and falsely claiming association with a central government body.

The accused were nabbed after they visited the Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Ahmedabad Rural, attempting to gain access by posing as high-ranking officers from a purported investigative organisation. Later they were hand over to Sarkhej Police station for further investigation. 

According to a complaint filed by ASI Manubhai Vajubhai Jadav, currently posted with the SOG at Makarba, the incident occurred on 3 June 2025 at approximately 2:45 pm.

The accused, led by Mayur Singh D Chudas, introduced themselves at the SOG office, claiming they were from an organisation named the “National Crime Investigation Commission” (NCIC FOUNDATION) and that they were there to “serve the people”.

Their suspicious behaviour prompted police personnel to question them and examine their identification. The four individuals — Jayesh Pravinchandra Gajjar, Utsav Vishnubhai Panchal, Pritamsingh Ramdas Prajapati, and Pravinbhai Gelaji Thakor — all presented ID cards bearing government-style designations such as “National Joint Director”, “National Director”, and “National Vice President”. Their cards falsely claimed affiliation with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, and prominently displayed the Ashoka Pillar, giving the impression of official status.

The ID cards listed a validity till 31 March 2026 and mentioned various Ahmedabad-based residential addresses. A fifth individual, Yogesh Ishwarbhai Panchal, who accompanied them, admitted he did not possess any such identity card.

Upon being questioned, the accused admitted they were affiliated with a private organisation based in Rupnagar, Punjab, and not government employees. Their use of the national emblem and false titles was deemed a serious offence under Section 205 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertains to impersonation of a public servant.

A case has been officially registered under the provisions of the IPC, including impersonation of a public servant, and a public report of the CrPC has been filed. The investigation has been handed over to Sarkhej Police and further investigation is going on.