Jaipur, March 5 – In a swift police action, Jaipur’s Sadar police station has arrested a fake journalist for blackmailing and harassing a woman near the railway station. The Nirbhaya team, which was on patrol, intervened after noticing the accused troubling the woman in a public place.
Upon questioning, the victim stated that she did not know the man, but he had been harassing and blackmailing her for some time. Acting promptly, the Nirbhaya team detained the accused and handed him over to the police.
Upon further investigation, the accused, who claimed to be a journalist, was found to be in possession of forged documents. The police confirmed that he had no legitimate press credentials and subsequently arrested him.
Nirbhaya Team’s Prompt Action Leads to Arrest
The Jaipur Police, under the direction of the Commissioner and Nirbhaya’s nodal officer, has been actively running “Operation Garima” to ensure women’s safety across the city. As part of routine surveillance, the Nirbhaya civil team was patrolling the Sadar police station area when they spotted an incident unfolding near the railway station.
When the team approached, they saw a woman arguing with a man. Upon inquiry, she revealed that the accused had been stalking and blackmailing her, insisting that she accompany him. The victim further stated that she had no prior acquaintance with him and had been living in fear due to his persistent harassment.
Accused Identified as Kamlesh Kumar from Pali District
The accused was identified as Kamlesh Kumar, a resident of Adarsh Nagar, Rohat, in Pali district. When the police questioned him, he claimed to be a journalist and attempted to intimidate the officers, asserting that they could not take action against him. However, a verification of his documents exposed his fraudulent claims, confirming that he was impersonating a journalist with fake credentials.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
