Fire Driver’s Double Life: Impersonates Cop to Collect Bribes in Jhansi
A Jhansi fire department driver was caught on camera impersonating a police officer to collect bribes for Diwali firecracker NOCs.
A shocking case of impersonation and corruption has come to light in Mauranipur, Jhansi, where a Jhansi fire department bribe scandal has sparked outrage after a video of a government employee acting as a police officer went viral.
The Viral Exposure
The controversy erupted when footage began circulating on social media showing an individual sitting inside the fire service office. However, the man in the video was not dressed in the attire of a fire service worker; instead, he was sporting the uniform of a Sub-Inspector (Daroga), pretending to hold a position of authority within the police force.
The man has been identified as Anil Awasthi. While he was posing as a police officer in the video, his actual official designation is that of a driver within the local Fire Service Department.
The Bribe for Diwali NOCs
The viral clip captures a candid moment between Awasthi and a local youth. During their conversation, Awasthi is seen allegedly accepting a sum of money from the individual. Investigations into the matter suggest a calculated scheme linked to the festive season.
Preliminary findings indicate that the money was being demanded and collected in exchange for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs). These certificates are mandatory legal requirements for anyone looking to set up temporary firecracker markets during the Diwali festival.
Administrative Response
The sight of a fire department driver utilizing a police uniform to extort money from citizens has caused significant public concern and alarm in the region. The brazen nature of the act—occurring within the confines of a government office—has raised questions about oversight.
While the evidence in the video has put Awasthi in the spotlight, official administrative statements regarding the specific disciplinary actions or the current formal status of the inquiry are still pending. Authorities are currently investigating the full extent of the racket to determine if other individuals were targeted or if more employees were involved in the scheme.