Two Arrested for Impersonating IAS Officer in Tamil Nadu

In Bihar, an 18-year-old boy named Mithlesh Manjhi was arrested for impersonating an IPS officer after purchasing a police uniform and pistol for ₹2 lakh. He had been showing off his 'new rank' in his village and was caught when locals alerted the authorities. Meanwhile, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, a 44-year-old woman, Mangayarkarasi, was arrested for posing as an IAS officer, claiming to be from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, and attempting to lodge a false complaint against someone who allegedly owed her money. Her accomplice, Rubinath, was also detained; both face charges of impersonating a public servant. The local police had grown suspicious of Mangayarkarasi's conflicting statements, leading to their investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing issues of impersonation and fraud within law enforcement contexts in India.