Newskarnataka – Mysore
Mysore : The Krishnaraja police here have arrested an imposter who used to target lovers spotted at Chamundi Hills. The arrested man used to pose himself as a policeman and then threaten and fleece lovers.
The accused is Avinash alias Abhi a resident of Ramabainagar. Police have seized jewellery worth Rs 29000, a cash of Rs 1400 and a Pulsar bike ( KA 09 EV 5854) from him.
His modus operandi was to approach lovers at Chamundi Hills, threaten to drag them to the station and then rob them of cash and jewels.
The police who acted on the basis of a complaint could arrest him red handed. It is learnt he used to often change the number plate of his bike and was also found in possession of an electric shocker to help him in his deed.
The arrest was done by a police team led by KR Station Inspector Parashuramappa under the guidance of DCP MM Mahadevaiah and ACP HT Kavitha.