Watch: Bihar Teen Tricked into Paying Rs 2 Lakh to ‘Become’ IPS Officer, Arrested While Flaunting Fake Uniform, Pistol

In a bizarre incident, an 18-year-old boy in Bihar’s Jamui district was arrested for posing as an IPS officer after being tricked into paying Rs 2 lakh to a man who promised him a police job. The boy, identified as Mithlesh Manjhi, was caught flaunting a fake police uniform and pistol in his village, where he was showing off his “new rank” to locals.

The incident is a stark reminder of the gullibility of some young minds and the ease with which scammers can prey on them. According to police officials, Manjhi had been duped by a man named Manoj Singh, who promised him a police job in exchange for a hefty sum. Manjhi had given Singh most of the amount a month ago, and the latter had provided him with the uniform and pistol near Khaira school.

However, it seems that Singh had other plans for Manjhi’s money. Instead of getting him a job in the police, he had planned to use the uniform and pistol to create a fake IPS officer. And that’s exactly what happened. Manjhi was caught by the police while flaunting his fake uniform and pistol in his village.

The video of the arrest has gone viral on social media, showing Manjhi being taken into custody by the police. What’s even more amusing is the reaction of the police officers at the scene. One of them is seen jokingly saying, “Come, sir, IPS…to Sikandara Police Station,” as they “welcome” Manjhi into custody.

The incident highlights the need for greater awareness among young people about such scams and the importance of verifying facts before parting with large sums of money. It also underscores the need for stricter measures to prevent such cases from happening in the future.

Manjhi’s case is not an isolated one. There have been several instances of people being duped by scammers who promise them lucrative jobs or benefits in exchange for money. In many cases, these scammers use fake documents and uniforms to create a false sense of authenticity.

In this case, Manjhi was lucky to have been caught before he could cause any harm to himself or others. However, it’s a sobering reminder of the dangers of scams and the importance of being vigilant and cautious when dealing with strangers or unsolicited offers.

The incident also raises questions about the lack of trust in our institutions and systems. Why did Manjhi believe that Singh’s promise was genuine? Why did he not verify the details before parting with such a large sum of money? These are questions that we need to ask ourselves and work towards creating a more informed and vigilant society.