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Man Poses as IAS Officer in MP's Indore, Parties at Five-Star Hotel, Leaves without Paying Bill; Arrested

Police said the 28-year-old hosted 16 guests, claimed to be an Indian Administrative Service officer and left the hotel without paying.

Summary by Hindustan Times
Police arrested a man, 28, who posed as an IAS officer in Indore and left a five-star hotel without paying the bill for a party.

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Lasudia police in Indore have arrested a 28-year-old man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer and District Collector. While paying a hotel bill, the man attempted to impress by citing his identity. Suspicious information was raised and the police were informed. A search of his home yielded a fake IAS nameplate, collector-related material, and a fake identification card related to a car.

Himanshu Panchal, a young man who posed as an IAS officer in Indore and allegedly intimidated the collector, was arrested. A fake nameplate, a Satyamev Jayate frame, and administrative materials were recovered from his home. Lasudia police registered a case under Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Code and began further investigation. He also had a prior criminal record in Gujarat.

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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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