Namo Ghat helipad security breach: UP man poses as fake Army officer during Varanasi air show, arrested
Police became vigilant after receiving information about a suspicious individual, prompting them to question him.
A man posing as an Army officer was arrested during the Wings over Ganges air show at Namo Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, according to local reports. The suspect, Arpit Chaturvedi, was roaming in the restricted area on October 24, claiming to be a military official. Police became suspicious after receiving a tip-off about a suspicious individual and questioned Chaturvedi for hours.
Despite their inquiries, he was unable to provide valid identification, leading to his arrest. Chaturvedi, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, was booked under Sections 204 and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The three-day air show, which included fighter aircraft and helicopter displays, concluded on October 25 and saw the presence of high-profile officials including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.
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