2 Habitual Offenders Arrested for Posing as Police Officers in Ahmedabad
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The Narol Police have arrested two habitual offenders for allegedly posing as police officers and robbing a 68-year-old man of ₹10,500 in cash and important documents near Cozy Hotel in Ahmedabad's Narol area.
The accused have been identified as Ayub Shah Diwan (32), a resident of Vatva Char Rasta, and Ravi Shankar alias Virusingh Rajput (31), a resident of Narol. Police arrested both accused after analysing CCTV footage and technical evidence following the victim's complaint.
How did the alleged robbery take place?
The incident took place on the morning of June 22. The victim, Vajheg Damor (68), was riding his motorcycle from Narol Circle towards Dev Hotel. Near Cozy Hotel, an autorickshaw allegedly intercepted his motorcycle. Two men got out of the vehicle and identified themselves as police officers. They allegedly accused the elderly man of not paying wages to one of his workers on time. The duo allegedly threatened to implicate him in a false criminal case and send him to lock-up.
What did the accused allegedly demand?
Police said the accused initially demanded ₹45,000 from the victim.
When the elderly man told them he could not arrange the amount, they allegedly:
- Searched his pockets
- Took ₹10,500 in cash
- Took his important documents
- Escaped in the autorickshaw
How did Narol Police crack the case?
After the victim filed a complaint, Narol Police registered a robbery case and launched an investigation.
Investigators:
- Examined CCTV footage from the area
- Identified the suspects
- Arrested both accused based on technical evidence and CCTV footage
Criminal history of the accused
According to police:
Ayub Shah Diwan
- Booked in seven criminal cases
- Previously involved in cases where he allegedly impersonated a police officer to commit robberies
Ravi Shankar alias Virusingh Rajput
- Booked in five criminal cases
- Cases include house-breaking and theft
Police said both accused have previously served prison terms in similar offences and are suspected of targeting unsuspecting victims by falsely posing as law enforcement personnel.
Police investigation continues
Inspector J B Agrawat, Police Inspector of Narol Police Station, said the arrests were made on the basis of technical evidence and CCTV footage.
Police are now investigating whether the two accused were involved in other similar offences in Ahmedabad and neighbouring districts.
