Bihar Fake IPS news- In a bizarre turn of events, an 18-year-old from Bihar’s Jamui district found his dream of becoming a police officer shattered after falling victim to a job scam. Mithlesh Manjhi, a young man from a humble background, was scammed into believing he had secured a position in the prestigious Indian Police Service (IPS).
Mithlesh, like many young people from rural India, dreamed of donning a police uniform and serving the country. But for someone from a modest family, the dream seemed distant. That’s when a scammer named Manoj Singh entered the picture, exploiting Mithlesh’s desire to serve in the police force.
Manoj Singh promised Mithlesh an easy route into the IPS, in exchange for a large sum of ₹2 lakh. Singh provided him with a police uniform and a toy pistol, which he claimed were symbols of Mithlesh’s “new job.” The young man, convinced he had made it into the force, proudly wore the uniform and strolled through his village. Little did he know, it was all a fraud.
Bihar Fake IPS arrested
बिहार के जमुई में बिना UPSC पास किए 18 साल का लड़का बन गया आईपीएस। पुलिस ने पूछा तो बोला- ‘मैं तो IPS हूं’ फिर जो हुआ, देखिए वीडियो। #FakeIPS pic.twitter.com/PFoQbzVo6G
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Suspicious of Mithlesh’s sudden rise to IPS status, locals informed the police. At Sikandra Chowk, the local police detained Manjhi, who initially protested, claiming he was a genuine IPS officer. However, it didn’t take long for the truth to emerge. After a brief investigation, the authorities seized the fake uniform and toy pistol.
During the interrogating of the arrested youth, it was revealed that he is Mithlesh Manjhi, the son of Bhaglu Manjhi, a resident of Govardhan Bigha village in the Halsi police station area of Lakhisarai district. The police also seized an RS 200 Pulsar bike from him. Additionally, they confiscated a fake ₹2 lakh check, a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, a mobile phone, and a toy pistol. The Sikandra police are currently investigating the matter further.
This viral incident highlights a growing issue across India—job scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially in rural areas. Many young people, driven by desperation to secure government jobs or other prestigious positions, fall prey to con artists promising them shortcuts to success. These scams often demand large sums of money, leading victims into financial ruin, while they remain jobless.
