Imphal April 17: An imposter who identified himself as a journalist was caught today by Lilong police along with SP tablets from Lilong Keithel area.
On receiving the news about a scribe being arrested with drugs a team of media persons went to the police station for verification however it was found that the person does not belong to any press or media firms. The nabbed impostor has been identified as one Okram Zeemat Singh S/O O. Shamungou Singh of Singjamei Makha Kakwa. He was found to be in hold of a fake ID of Epao. His designation was stated as Cameraman cum Online Editor in his fake ID. An FIR has been registered at Lilong Police.
Mention may be made that many were caught for impersonating as media persons to escape from the police or to take advantage on their self interest. During any agitation because of these imposters media persons faces many problems.
Scribe imposter nabbed
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