New Delhi
Just half a kilometer from the North Campus of Delhi University, a different world resides in the streets of New Kishore Market near GTB Nagar. The simplicity shops here are far away from the brightness of Kamla Nagar Market, but their business is something special. Khaki uniforms are stitched here for Delhi Police and Central Armed Forces. Surprisingly, anyone can come and make them. Without any investigation and question-answer. Just give money and become a policeman.
This year, at least six cases were reported in Delhi, in which 17 people were caught committing crimes as fake policemen. From kidnapping, extortion, honey-trapping to chasing women, these fake khakihari are carrying out all kinds of incidents.
Uniform is easily found
A team visited the New Kishore Market and exposed the truth. Twice, by making different excuses, they sewed the uniforms of the police. Once for the drama, by becoming a sub-inspector for the second time. Surprisingly, the uniform was easily found both times.
Shop No. 1: Question is made, but…
A small shop near Kingsway Camp Metro Station. Three tailors sat on the floor amidst khaki clothes, in the midst of a tussle of sewing machines. Shopkeeper Kale Khan said, “Yes, we sew the uniforms of Delhi Police.” When the uniform of the head constable was sought, he asked for an ID card. Hearing the excuse of the play, he said, “Bring a written letter from the police station.” Strictly looked, but the next shop broke all expectations.
Shop No. 2: Money speaks
Another shop across the road. Here the tailor of the young tailor did not even blink the eye on asking the uniform of the constable for the drama. His assistant said, ‘The police should ask for a letter, but the owner silenced him. The measured, a bill of Rs 2,800 was handed over and the delivery date was given.
Shop No 3: Sub-Inspector
The third shop was amazing. A journalist knocked as a sub-inspector. The shopkeeper quickly introduced clothes samples. Said- For Rs 2,000, you will get full uniform, if you want a premium cloth, it will cost Rs 3,500. When measured, the tailor asked the PSI number. The journalist became unknown and asked, ‘What is PSI number?’ The tailor was suspicious, but the journalist said while brushing, ‘Now you also want an ID?’ Saying this, it became a matter. The shopkeeper said, ‘No sir, no need.’ It was asked to choose a symbol of India Gate or a badge of some other design. After this, the uniform was ready in a week.
Khaki stories of crime
This game of fake uniform is not a joke. Earlier this month, two people became an officer of Delhi Police and ED and looted Rs 30 lakh from the manager of Bentley showroom of Emperor Hotel. In June, eight fake policemen in Laxmi Nagar raided and looted valuables at an insurance office. In July, a 23-year-old boy was caught as a sub-inspector with fake appointment letters and fake IDs at IGI Airport. He bought uniforms from Kingsway Camp.
In May, a fake traffic policeman was caught extorting in Bhajanpura. In February, Honeytrap racket in Rohini intimidated and blackmailed people using police uniforms. The same month, three college students were caught robbing a security guard as a fake policeman. In June, five people in Munirka became a policeman and kidnapped a person at gunpoint.
Police difficult, tailor screw
A senior police officer admitted, ‘This is a major problem. We are trying to stop it, but there is a problem in implementation. ‘ The police have instructed the registered to contact the ID, belt number, or police station orally, but due to lack of written rules. Strictness becomes loose.
Tailor also explains his compulsion. Kale Khan, who runs a shop for 18 years, says, “I always ask for ID. I talk directly to the big officials. But what should we do if someone lies? There is no rulebook.” 59 -year -old Rajinder Kumar, who has been stitched uniforms of policemen for 30 years, says, “I understand whether the front is real or fake.”
Difference of real fake
According to the police, there is a difference between real and fake uniforms, but only one can understand what you know. Constable uniform has only marks on the left shoulder. The uniform of the head constable also contains a red-blue arrow strip. The Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has one star, blue-red strip and ‘DP’ on both shoulders. Two stars of sub-inspector, three of inspectors, but red-blue strip No. There is also a difference in nameplate, badge, and shoulders piping.
The uniform of IPS officers does not contain the state’s badge, but the Ashoka symbols, swords and stars. But where does the general public know these nuances? Fake policemen take advantage of these shortcomings. If someone becomes ASI by wearing a constable shirt, then one forgets rank markings. A stolen belt, badge, or cap also fulfills the chain.
